Ultrasound Technologist

Description

Introduction

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

Benefits

St. David's North Austin 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.

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 North Austin Medical Center family We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Ultrasound Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Ultrasound Technologist, you are responsible for performing ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in all areas of ultrasound. You will demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. You will exercise professional judgment in performance of services and maintain a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. You will apply appropriate patient care and recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of procedure. You will apply knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific needs

• You will consistently produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric
• You will demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• You will follow established scanning and filming protocols
• You will operate the Ultrasound units efficiently and effectively
• You will maintain thorough knowledge of the operating parameters of the scanner
• You will operate the complex measurement and Doppler programs
• You will document information seen during exam
• You will complete quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organize and prioritize workflow to meet STAT and urgent demands
• You will demonstrate proficiency in scanning trauma, acute & challenging patients; possess skill to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed
• You will relay to Radiologist any relevant patient information
• You will assist physicians performing invasive exams
• You will perform procedures in OR
• You will coordinate procedures with other departments
• You will complete required documentation on forms, logs and on the computer.
• You will obtain all pertinent patient history, and relays it to the Radiologist to assist in diagnosis or treatment
• You will review written orders, assess patient identification and ensure indicators are appropriate prior to procedure

What qualifications you will need:

• One year experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer
• One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist - preferred
• A single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related OR Graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), United States Department of Education (USDOE) or Canadian Medical Association (CMA), that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology
• Associates degree or higher in related technological field - preferred
• Credentials with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• BLS Certification
• Registered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), post- primary certification in Sonography - preferred
• Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist with the Texas Medical Board - preferred

St. David's North Austin Medical Center , part of St. David's HealthCare, is a full-service medical center providing comprehensive medical care at two locations - St. David's North Austin Medical Center and  St. David's Surgical Hospital .St. David's North Austin Medical Center is a 460+ bed, multi-specialty, acute care hospital. It provides advanced women's health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II, and III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at the nearby  St. David's Women's Center of Texas . The hospital also offers minimally invasive gynecological surgery and comprehensive breast imaging through Solis Mammography, which is located on-site. Other services include a 24-hour emergency department, pediatric emergency care, and intensive care at  St. David's Children's Hospital . The hospital also features the  Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery , bariatric (weight loss) surgery, a Heart and Vascular Center, neurology and neurosurgery, a kidney transplant program, a Level IV Epilepsy Center, as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery and acute rehabilitation services for both inpatients and outpatients.

St. David's Women's Center of Texas , located at St. David's North Austin Medical Center , is recognized by the State of Texas as a Level IV Maternal Facility. This means it provides the highest level of care for pregnant and postpartum patients, especially those with serious or complex medical, surgical, or pregnancy-related conditions, including those at high risk for maternal morbidity or mortality. The center includes a 95+ bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 30+ private rooms, 10+ rooms for very small babies, and 10+ beds for babies needing neurological care. It also has 35+ labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, including Central Texas' first low-intervention birthing suites with tubs. There are 95+ postpartum beds, 20+ antepartum beds, and Cesarean section surgical suites. The facility offers 24/7 neonatology coverage, OB/GYN hospitalists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, lactation consultants, and a midwifery program. It is part of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network and TexasAIM, and it also provides a high-risk pregnancy navigation and support program.

St. David's Surgical Hospital is part of  St. David's North Austin Medical Center and is the first Level 4 Epilepsy Center in Central Texas for both adults and children. It has its own 24-hour emergency department, a medical-surgical inpatient unit, and a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for patients ages 17 and under. The hospital is staffed with pediatric emergency physicians, pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists who are specially trained to care for children. It also includes certified child-life specialists who help kids feel more comfortable during their hospital stay. St. David's Children's Hospital offers many pediatric services, such as pediatric surgery, pediatric radiology (including imaging and interventional procedures), and pediatric anesthesia for surgical support. It also has a wide range of pediatric specialists available for consultation and treatment, including general surgery, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), craniofacial and plastic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and cardiology, among others.

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.

"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 Ultrasound 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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