Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Sonographer today with St. David's South Austin Medical Center.

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 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.

Come join our team as a(an) Sonographer. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary of the Echo Technologist

The Echo Technologist performs the daily routine/critical care and diagnostic procedures as ordered by the Physician. Specifications of this position require employee to be proficient in either Echocardiography or Noninvasive Vascular Imaging with Registration in either a facility option at time of hire. The Echo Technologist performs required diagnostic testing, conducts basic equipment maintenance, quality control measures, reporting of abnormal findings to physician (if immediate attention is indicated), and other administrative, technical or supervisory tasks as might be required.

Responsibilities of the Echo Technologist

• Operate the Hewlett-Packard and Marquette Electronics ECG Systems to obtain a routine ECG and rhythm tracing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper ECG lead placement and troubleshoots system/electrodes sufficient to obtain a tracing good diagnostic quality.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize basic arrhythmias (PVC vs. PAC) and ectopic origin of each.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of the ECG complex and ischemic vs. injury patterns.
• Perform routine Exercise Tolerance Test via a motor driven treadmill, including Stress Echo.
• Perform and assist with Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures such as Adenosine or Dobutamine pharmacological stress procedures.
• Perform 24-hour Holter hook-up and disconnect, and scan resultant tape via the PC MED scanning system.
• Perform 2D and M Mode Echocardiography via the HP 5500 & 4500 ECHO Systems.
• Perform Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Doppler via the HP 5500 & 4500 ECHO Systems.
• Assist with Transesophageal Echo via system manipulation while probe is passed by physician
• Assist with Dobutamine Stress Echo.
• Carry out physician's orders accurately in performance of diagnostic studies. Review chart when feasible to verify orders.
• Accept physician's oral and phone orders according to Departmental policy.
• Consider age-related factors and limitations in the treatment and instruction of patients.
• Maintain knowledge of the care of pediatric patients. Consider age-related factors in the assessment, care and treatment of pediatric patients.
• Maintain patient's right to privacy and confidentiality of information at all times. Confidentiality is demonstrated by limiting patient related discussion to only the appropriate health care workers and avoiding discussions in areas where information may be overheard.
• Demonstrate understanding of HCA's and Patients First safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications of the Echo Technologist

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Associate degree in Applied Science of equivalent is preferred
• One year of hospital-based sonography experience preferred

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

St. David's 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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - 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 Sonographer opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly 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.