Echo Technologist - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Echo Technologist with St. David's Georgetown Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

St. David's Georgetown Hospital, 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.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the St. David's Georgetown Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Echo Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary of the Echo Technologist

Responsible for performing all assigned diagnostic ultrasound exams in a timely manner. Performs procedures according to physician’s orders or per prescription on outpatients. As a member of the care team, the Echo Technologist is responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure safe and accurate delivery of patient care. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities of the Echo Technologist

• The Echo Technologist is responsible for direct and indirect patient care, diagnostic tests which include Adult Echocardiogram, TEE’s and Pharmacologic/Exercise Cardiac Stress Testing.
• Maintain professional standards and seeks professional growth.
• Employee conduct must reflect the company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct.
• Employee reflects SDH Service Excellence standards in every interaction.
• Consistently produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Follow established scanning and filming protocols.
• Operate the Ultrasound units efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the operating parameters of the scanner
• Document, on PACS or in writing, information seen during exam.
• Complete quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organize and prioritize workflow to meet STAT and urgent demands.
• Demonstrate proficiency in scanning trauma, acute & challenging patients; possess skill to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed.
• Relay to Cardiologist any relevant patient information.
• Possess knowledge of disease processes and images these findings adequately; communicate them to the Cardiologist.
• Assist physicians performing invasive exams.
• Perform procedures in OR.
• Coordinate procedures with other departments
• Understand the need of Cardiologist or performing physician during invasive procedures, and have good knowledge of biopsy and aspiration supplies including the charges.
• Demonstrate preparedness for patient arrest or critically ill patients.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform organizational and related duties in Ultrasound.
• Function independently and problem solve effectively, considering alternatives.
• Clean exam tables and restock Ultrasound supplies as needed or used.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications of the Echo Technologist

EDUCATION:

• Associate Degree in an Ultrasound Technology education program
• Completion of an accredited school of cardiac ultrasound

EXPERIENCE:

• One year minimum of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI):
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin,Texas. This medical center features more than 100 patient beds and is known for itsLevel IV trauma center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest PainCenter. The hospital’s range of services include 24-hour emergency care,inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, andmore.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of thelargest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’sHealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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 thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Echo Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.