Ultrasound Technologist
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Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Ultrasound Technologist opening with HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Westchase today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Westchase, 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.

We are seeking a(an) Ultrasound Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the general direction of the Director and Manager of Imaging Services and the direct supervision of the Ultrasound Supervisor, the Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for the provision of imaging services to patients in accordance with physicians' orders. The Ultrasound Technologist provides for patient safety and high-quality testing. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required to interact with patient, physicians, visitors, and other staff members. Rapidly changing workflow requires an ability to handle high stress environments. Complete understanding of U/S & medical terminology is a must. Working independently and flexibility to cover call is required.

What you will do in this role:

• Prepares patients for U/S exam, explains procedure and ensures technical quality.
• Ensures safe care to patients, adhering to policies, procedures, and standards.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately provide quality U/S examinations in a timely manner.
• Is able to handle high volume, high stress situations.
• Has exceptional critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education.
• Upholds the highest standards of customer service at all times (“customer” includes patients, family members, co-workers, referring physicians, etc.).
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement (PI) activities established by the Imaging Department.
• Possesses knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to work accurately within the Imaging Department.
• Serves as a mentor and resource to less experienced staff/students.
• Completes other tasks and activities as assigned.
• Adheres to the Customer Service Principles of West Houston Medical Center

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasound or equivalent.
• Previous experience in U/S in a clinic or hospital setting is preferred
• Current registration with ARDMS in Abdomen required
• Current licensure by the Texas Department of Health is preferred
• Current BLS from American Heart Association

HCA Houston Healthcare West is a full-service, 300+ bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the West Houston communities for over 30 years. We proudly provide Houston residents with exceptional healthcare, including a vast-array of medical services from board-certified doctors and nationally accredited departments. We are recognized as a Certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and under an affiliation agreement with The Woman's Hospital of Texas, we are able to bring our community The Woman's Hospital of Texas at West Houston, a three-story cardiac and critical care tower. The Sugar Land Cancer Center and the Sugar Land Diagnostic Center, departments with HCA Houston Healthcare West, provide additional services to meet the needs of our community. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Ultrasound Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing 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.