Description
Introduction
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Sonographer II PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Davids South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
St. Davids 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)
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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) Sonographer II 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
The Sonographer II performs the daily routine/critical care and diagnostic procedures as ordered by the Physician. The Sonographer II 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.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates knowledge of proper ECG lead placement and troubleshoots system/electrodes sufficient to obtain a tracing good diagnostic quality.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize basic arrhythmias (PVC vs. PAC) and ectopic origin of each.
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of the ECG complex and ischemic vs. injury patterns.
- Performs routine Exercise Tolerance Test via a motor driven treadmill.
- Performs 2D and M Mode Echocardiography
- Performs Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Doppler
- Assists with Transesophageal Echo via system manipulation while probe is passed by physician.
- Assists with Dobutamine Stress Echo.
- Identifies upper/lower extremity arterial anatomy.
- Performs protocol for upper/lower extremity arterial flow exam.
- Carries out physicians orders accurately in performance of diagnostic studies. Reviews chart when feasible to verify orders.
- Accepts physicians oral and phone orders according to Departmental policy.
- Considers age-related factors and limitations in the treatment and instruction of patients.
- Maintains knowledge of the care of pediatric patients. Considers age-related factors in the assessment, care and treatment of pediatric patients.
- Maintains patients 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 relevant to the service.
LEVEL OF FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED?
Preferred: CMRT, CVT, Certified Radiologic Technologist, ARRT or working toward registry eligibility.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Employee must besufficient to function independently in the performance of all diagnostic procedures covered in this job description. One year of experience as a Sonography Tech I is preferred.
St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. Davids 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 areas 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. Davids 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 Worlds 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 Sonographer II 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
