Ultrasound Technologist
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Description

Introduction

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

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.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Ultrasound Technologist 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

As an Ultrasound Technologist, you will provide health care services, applying sound energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. You will perform 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 maintains 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 participate in providing patient specific care standards as directed and follow service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.

• You will consistently produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric
• You will be knowledgeable and proficient in diagnostic medical sonography
• 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

Job Requirements

Experience

• Minimum one year experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer
• One year of previous experience as a Radiologic Technician – preferred

Education

• A single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related (including, but not limited to, diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, etc) 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 sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology
• Associate's degree or higher in related technological field – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Credentials with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
• New graduates must obtain certification within two years of graduation date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as per St. David's Healthcare policy
• Registered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), post-primary certification in Sonography – preferred
• Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist with the Texas Department of State Health Services

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas withmore than 360 beds. The facility is home to St. David's Children's Hospital, St. David's Women's Center of Texas featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Additional servicesoffered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology andneurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is oneof the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St.David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and twolocal non-profits — St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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 thedelivery 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 Ultrasound Technologist 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.