This position is Saturday Sunday. One weekend call coverage minimum per month.
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an Echo Technician you want with your current employer We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Davids Georgetown Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
As an Echo Technician you will be responsible for performing all assigned diagnostic ultrasound exams in a timely manner. Performs procedures according to physicians orders. As a member of the care team the Echo Technician is responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure safe and accurate delivery of patient care.
Responsible for direct and indirect patient care diagnostic tests which include Adult Echocardiogram.
Maintains professional standards and seeks professional growth.
Provides care to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatrics.
Employees conduct must reflect the companys values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct.
Employee reflects SDH Service Excellence standards in every interaction.
Consistently produces scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients.
Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Follows established scanning and filming protocols.
Operates the Ultrasound units efficiently and effectively.
Maintains thorough knowledge of the operating parameters of the scanner.
Documents on PACS or in writing information seen during exam.
Completes quality scans in a timely manner effectively organizes and prioritizes workflow to meet STAT and urgent demands.
Demonstrates proficiency in scanning trauma acute & challenging patients possess skill to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed.
Relays to Cardiologist any relevant patient information.
Possess knowledge of disease processes and images these findings adequately communicates them to the Cardiologist.
Demonstrates preparedness for patient arret 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.
What qualifications you will need
One year experience performing adult echocardiograms - preferred
Proficiency in Stress Echo TEE - preferred
Proficiency in Carotid ultrasound Trans Cranial Doppler studies - preferred
Associates Degree in Ultrasound Technology education
Basic Life Support BLS as per St. Davids Healthcare policy
Registry in Cardiac Ultrasound RDCS from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer RCS from Cardiovascular Credentialing International CCI- required upon hire
Registered Vascular Technologist RVT from ARDMS or Registered Vascular Specialist RVS from CCIBenefits
St. Davids Georgetown Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health life career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following
Comprehensive benefits for medical prescription drug dental vision behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off paid family leave long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources including a 401k Plan with a 100 match on 3 to 9 of pay based on years of service Employee Stock Purchase Plan flexible spending accounts preferred banking partnerships retirement readiness tools rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance student loan assistance certification support dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building adoption assistance life insurance supplemental health protection plans auto and home insurance legal counseling identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
St. Davids 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 its Level IV trauma center Certified Primary Stroke Center and Certified Chest Pain Center. The hospitals range of services include 24-hour emergency care inpatient and outpatient surgery maternity and newborn care rehabilitation and more. St. Davids Georgetown Hospital is part of St. Davids HealthCare which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. Davids HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits - St. Davids Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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.
Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.- Dr. Thomas Frist Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth we encourage you to apply for our Echo Technician opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today
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At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.
And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.