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Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Echo Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's South 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 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.

• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Echo Technologist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY

According to unit and hospital policies and procedures, the Cardiology Sonographer I is responsible for the performance of non-invasive and invasive vascular procedures including but not limited to carotid, venous, renal, and arterial doppler procedures including venous ablation and sclerotherapy. This position works closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies and procedures while also promoting optimal unit operations. The Sonographer I adheres to the customer service standards while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (The essential responsibilities and accountabilities of this position including interactions with other departments and outside vendors, if applicable, in PRIORITY order.)

• Utilize open, professional communication (verbal, non-verbal, and written) to directly interact with physicians, patients, guests, and other health team members.

• Make decisions of moderate difficulty that reflect both knowledge and good judgment.

• Handle confidential information regarding patient activities.

• Demonstrate an effective working knowledge of all equipment used in Cardiology and related to their job functions.

• Participate in budget control.

• Works extended hours as needed to include evenings and weekends.

• Perform complete 2-dimensional, color flow, and Spectral Doppler exams according to protocol.

• Notifies physicians of any positive findings that need attention prior to patient’s release.

• Provides preliminary measurements and interpretations of examinations.

• Performs necessary equipment checks and QC procedure and reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor. Maintains adequate supply of materials for vascular lab.

• Assists in scheduling of patients. Works in additional patients. Makes scheduling aware of cancellations or optimize examination availability.

• Reviews and revised lab protocol to maintain a high level of efficiency. Recommends change to supervisor.

• Attends required staff meetings and correlations conferences.

• Reviews performance and ensures compliance with accreditation, legal and other regulatory requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience required (Minimum amount of specifically related experience which is required to perform the role at this level. Note in Other additional specific exp.)

• Less than 1 year

• 1 – 3 years

• 3 - 7 years

• More than 7 years

EDUCATION REQUIRED (Minimum formal academic training which typically provides the knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance. Note in Other if experience may be substituted.)

High School Graduate/Equivalent

Associate’s Degree-Major: Approved ultrasound technology education program __

Bachelor’s Degree-Major: __

Master’s Degree-Major: _

Other Degree-Major:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

1. Basic Life Support (BLS) as per St. David’s Healthcare Policy

• Required Upon Hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date)

• Required within 90 days Required within 6 months Required ___

2. ARDMS or CCI registry in Vascular Ultrasound

• Required Upon Hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date)

• Required within 90 days Required within 6 months Required ___

3. Required Upon Hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date)

• Required within 90 days Required within 6 months Required ___

4. Required Upon Hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date)

• Required within 90 days Required within 6 months Required ___

All Registered Nurses caring for stroke patients will be required to: 1) maintain annual NIHSS

per department direction; 2) maintain 8 hours of stroke education per year as per department

direction; 3) must complete the mandatory stroke core measure module on health stream per

department direction.

Preferred:

• One year experience performing adult vascular exams

• Proficiency in Venous Ablation and Sclerotherapy

• St. David's South Austin Medical Center (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-south-austin-medical-center) , which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.

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.

"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 Technologist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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