Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography
Volunteer Experience
Research
Timeline
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J. SCOTT DOUCET, RDCS (AE,FE,PE), FASE

Pearland,Texas

Summary

With over two decades of experience as a cardiovascular sonographer professional, I possess extensive expertise in cardiac imaging and advanced sonography techniques. With focus on delivering accurate diagnoses and providing exceptional patient care throughout my career, I have effectively collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and adapted to evolving clinical requirements. In fast-paced healthcare settings, I excel at performing echocardiographic procedures, conducting comprehensive patient assessments, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. My reliability and results-driven approach consistently contribute to positive outcomes in cardiac health.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Cardiac/ Fetal Sonographer

Texas Children's Hospital
03.2019 - Current
  • Performs fetal, pediatric, and adult transthoracic echocardiograms
  • Prepares detailed preliminary reports for physicians
  • Serves as research sonographer
  • Serves as preceptor for new hires, cardiology fellows, and echocardiography students
  • Participates in quality improvement projects.
  • Provided outstanding patient care by addressing questions or concerns regarding ultrasound procedures before exams took place.
  • Continuously improved skills by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities and staying current with industry advancements.

Cardiac Sonographer/Owner/Partner - Contract

Echocardiography Specialists of Houston
01.2011 - 10.2019
  • Performed pediatric, fetal, and adult transthoracic echocardiograms for multiple Houston area healthcare facilities, including Woman's Hospital of Texas and private cardiology practices.

Cardiac Sonographer

Texas Children's Hospital
09.2007 - 02.2011
  • Participated in 3D research project
  • Performed pediatric and adult congenital transthoracic echocardiograms utilizing 2D, M-mode, color, and spectral Doppler
  • Incorporated 3D, strain, and use of contrast agents when appropriate
  • Assisted with intracardiac and transesophageal echocardiograms
  • Prepared preliminary reports for physicians
  • Participated in medical research trials
  • Trained cardiology fellows to perform and interpret echocardiograms.

Cardiac Sonographer

University of Virginia Children's Heart Center
11.2004 - 08.2007
  • Performed pediatric and adult congenital transthoracic echocardiograms
  • Incorporated 3D, strain, and use of contrast agents in ACHD population when appropriate
  • Assisted with intracardiac and transesophageal echocardiograms.

Cardiac Sonographer

Martha Jefferson Hospital
11.2002 - 11.2004
  • Performed adult transthoracic echocardiograms, exercise and dobutamine stress echocardiograms.

Education

BS In Echocardiography -

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, Oregon
05.2025

Diploma In Cardiovascular Sonography -

Southern Medical School of Ultrasound
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2002

Completed Coursework Towards Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2001

Emergency Medical Technician -

Life Care Emergency Medical Services
Lake Charles, Louisiana
05.1997

Certification In Hospital Corpsman -

United States Naval School of Health and Sciences
Great Lakes, IL
08.1992

Skills

  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Adaptable to new technology
  • Quality Assurance adherence
  • Compassionate patient care
  • 3D and 4D Imaging Techniques
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Quality Control

Certification

Registered Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonographer -Adult Echo, Fetal Echo, Pediatric Echo



Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography

Recipient in 2024

Volunteer Experience

  • Examination Question Writer, 01/01/23, Present, American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography
  • Compliance Panel, 01/01/23, Present, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Cardiovascular Sonographer, 06/01/19, The Marfan Foundation, Houston, Texas, Performed diagnostic echocardiograms on patients with Marfan syndrome as part of a free clinic service through the foundation.
  • Examination Question Writer, 01/01/09, 01/01/11, Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Research

  • Edwards/Alterra - Analysis of RVOT for core lab
  • RV/LV strain analysis for ARVD and DCM cardiomyopathy
  • POCUS post-surgical imaging of lungs
  • EP study- eval LV function/strain during and prior to manual pacing
  • PH205 (PHACS) -Multicenter sub study of pediatric HIV cohort
  • COMPASS- imaging in randomized study of neonates with ductal dependent lesions
  • Mitral Annular Disjunction- Mitral valve/ endocardium analysis in viewpoint reader
  • Position of the Thoracic Descending Aorta in Fetuses Diagnosed with Vascular Ring is associated with Postnatal echo findings

Timeline

Senior Cardiac/ Fetal Sonographer

Texas Children's Hospital
03.2019 - Current

Cardiac Sonographer/Owner/Partner - Contract

Echocardiography Specialists of Houston
01.2011 - 10.2019

Cardiac Sonographer

Texas Children's Hospital
09.2007 - 02.2011

Cardiac Sonographer

University of Virginia Children's Heart Center
11.2004 - 08.2007

Cardiac Sonographer

Martha Jefferson Hospital
11.2002 - 11.2004

Diploma In Cardiovascular Sonography -

Southern Medical School of Ultrasound

Completed Coursework Towards Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -

Louisiana State University

Emergency Medical Technician -

Life Care Emergency Medical Services

Certification In Hospital Corpsman -

United States Naval School of Health and Sciences

BS In Echocardiography -

Oregon Institute of Technology
J. SCOTT DOUCET, RDCS (AE,FE,PE), FASE