- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Associate
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
We Are Hiring
Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Dell Children's Specialty Pavilion
Department/Specialty: Pediatric Cardiology
Schedule: Rotating Shifts | Full-time
Sign-on Bonus Available!
What You Will Do
- Perform pediatric echocardiography procedures as a Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer, delivering accurate diagnostic imaging to support timely cardiac patient care decisions.
- Assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics using advanced sonography equipment, ensuring high-quality images and precise interpretation for the interdisciplinary team.
- Implement imaging safety standards and quality improvement protocols, promoting patient safety and consistent excellence in direct patient care.
- Collaborate with cardiologists and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, optimize diagnostic workflows, and enhance outcomes for pediatric patients.
- Support regulatory compliance by adhering to established echocardiography protocols, maintaining equipment performance, and ensuring readiness for audits and accreditation standards.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- One or more of the following required:
- Cardiac Sonographer specializing in Adult Echo credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Advanced Pediatric Echocardiography Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer-Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE) or Fetal Echocardiography Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer-Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-FE) also accepted.
- Medical Sonographer specializing in Fetal Echocardiography credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Sonography Tech specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Cardiovascular Credentialing International - Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (CCI ACS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International - Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (CCI-RCCS) also accepted.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences
- Pediatric and Adult Echo certification preferred
Why Join Our Team
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
