Ultrasound Technologist

Overview

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!

• 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 Air Med 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.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.

Thursday‑Sunday, 1830‑0500

• 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…