Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Ultrasound Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides direct patient care, applying sound physics to assist with diagnosis. Perform sonographic imaging and related procedures in all applications of ultrasound. Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and /or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific needs.
Participates in providing patient-specific care standards as directed and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Responsibilities
Consistently produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric, adhering to established scanning and operational protocols
Operate the Ultrasound equipment safely, efficiently, and effectively
Complete diagnostic quality scans in a timely manner; Continuously triage incoming orders and modify workflow to prioritize STAT and urgent demands
Demonstrate proficiency in scanning trauma, acute & technically challenging patients; Possess skills to modify positioning and scanning parameters as needed to ensure diagnostic accuracy
Possess in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, pathology, and image optimization to provide diagnostic information necessary for diagnosis; communicate preliminary findings and relevant patient information to the Radiologist
Cross-collaboration with other departments to coordinate procedures
Assist physicians with performing invasive exams according to departmental guidelines; Knowledge of biopsy and procedural supplies, including associated charges
Assist with procedures in the OR
Review written orders, assess patient identification, and ensure indications are appropriate prior to procedures
Ensure that procedure rooms are clean, stocked, and communicate when supplies need to be ordered
Accurately perform and document high-level disinfection on transvaginal transducers according to policy
Cover on-call shifts on a rotating basis; Arrive at facility within 30 minutes of receipt of call
Accept direction and constructive feedback in a positive and professional manner
Maintain working knowledge and adherence to all SAMC Hospital codes, policies, values, standards, and mandatory education
Conduct must reflect the Company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct ethics and compliance program.
Other duties, as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Required: Must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform all applicable diagnostic ultrasound procedures including abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, vascular, invasive guidance, and neonatal exams. Must be collaborative and work well with others in a fast-paced imaging department. Must provide outstanding care and services to patients, physicians, visitors, and colleagues. Maintain awareness of patient privacy (HIPAA), confidentiality, and dignity at all times.
Must be able to demonstrate understanding of national patient safety initiatives by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures as required by both HCA and St. David’s South Austin Medical Center.
Preferred: Computer skills, previous experience in applicable field
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: A single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related 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 medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology.
Preferred: Associate’s Degree or higher in a related technological field. One year of previous experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Required:
Credentials with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
BLS certification
Preferred:
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Post-primary certification in Sonography
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 some or all of the following:
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
St. David's South Austin Medical Center, is a 368‑bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub‑specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full‑service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.
The facility is affiliated with theTexas Institute for Robotic Surgery, providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.
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.
"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 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
At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.
And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.