Echo Technologist - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Echo Technologist opening with St. David's Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers 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 free 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.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Echo Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary of the Echo Technologist

According to unit and hospital policies and procedures, the Echo Sonographer is responsible for the performance of non-invasive cardiovascular procedures of adult echocardiography. This position works closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies while also promoting optimal unit operations. The Echo Sonographer adheres to the customer service standards while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment. The Echo Sonographer adheres to the customer service standards while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment.

Responsibilities of the Echo Technologist

• Direct and indirect patient care, diagnostic tests that include Adult Echocardiogram, TEE’s and Pharmacologic/Exercise Cardiac Stress Testing.
• Maintain professional standards and seek professional growth.
• Provide care to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatrics.
• Reflect the company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct.
• Execute SDH Service Excellence standards in every interaction.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in providing continuous echocardiography service by taking call, responding to pages within 10 minutes, and arriving within 30 minutes of STAT notification. We require overnight call one weekend per month.
• Participate in maintaining a safe environment.
• Participate in unit activities and meet educational requirements.

Qualifications of the Echo Technologist

EDUCATION:

• Associate Degree
• Successful completion of an accredited cardiac sonography program 

EXPERIENCE:

• One year minimum experience as a Sonographer or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing all aspects of adult/pediatric echocardiography procedures
• Demonstrated ability to precept new employees and employees not meeting expectations

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
• Preferred: Registered Vascular Technologist
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

St. David's Medical Center stands as a leading 435-bed facility, offering specialized care in neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac services, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, maternity and newborn services, and rehabilitation. It proudly holds the distinction of being both a Primary Stroke Center and a Certified Chest Pain Center. St. David's Medical Center operates with St. David's Georgetown Hospital.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Echo Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.