Fetal Pediatric Echo Technician PRN
Job Summary
The Fetal Sonographer independently performs professional level assessments and a variety of noninvasive studies using ultrasound and related diagnostic technology as appropriate and records the results and clinical preliminary impressions as indicated. The results of these exams are used to direct the course of patient care. The specialized technician performs the examination during pregnancy to evaluate the position, size, structure, function and rhythm of the unborn baby’s heart.
Qualifications
- Demonstrates competency in U/S transducers, construction and properties, crystal thickness, wavelength, frequency spectrum, resonance, damping.
- Demonstrates competency in transducers beam configuration, near and far field, focal zone, beam profile.
- Demonstrates competency in pulse characteristics, pulse repetition frequency, pulse repetition period, and spatial pulse length.
- Demonstrates competency in technical factors for diagnostic quality images, focal zone, depth, amplitude dynamic range and compression, analog-to-digital converter (ADC), digital-to-analog converter (DAC), brightness, contrast.
- Demonstrates accuracy in Meditech training by: sending work request, display and printing a variety of reports.
- Demonstrates competency with critical behaviors and age specific care.
- Demonstrates appropriate equipment disinfection between patients.
Education & Certification
- Associate’s degree in Ultrasound Technology or Graduate of Accredited Sonography Program.
- Current ARDMS specialized in fetal sonography/cardiac sonography, or CCI Registry required.
- Current BCLS certification required.
- Hands on training required.
- Must have basic knowledge of cardiac anatomy and electrical conductivity and function of the heart.
- Continuing education courses or courses of further documented training are required.
About the Role
We want your knowledge and expertise! Join The Woman's Hospital of Texas, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. We offer a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
- Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Benefits
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. We want your passion for creating positive patient interactions to be valued. We offer:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
- Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Company Information
The Woman's Hospital of Texas, founded in 1976, is the state's premier facility dedicated to the health of women and children. We deliver 800+ babies a month, more than any other hospital in Texas, and care for more multiple births than any other hospital in the region. We have the area's only March of Dimes NICU Family Support program. As a member of HCA Houston Healthcare, we are a part of a network that delivers stronger, smarter and more accessible care to women than any other medical system across the Houston area. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.