Echo and Vascular Tech Reg

HCA Healthcare • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Echo/Vascular Technologist provides timely and accurate non-invasive cardiac ultrasound testing and transesophageal echo studies as required by HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood Echo Cardio Lab approved protocols and procedures. The Technologist operates under the guidelines established by this institution, the equipment manufacturer and/or safety guidelines established by the Texas Department of Health. Prepares patient and room; orders supplies; cleans and maintains equipment, provides excellent customer services with the utmost professional and caring attitude. Employee will be responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population.

Requirements

• Must have cardiac ultrasound schooling or several years of on-the-job training.
• In-depth knowledge of coronary and vascular anatomy.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• 6 months of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate non-invasive cardiac ultrasound testing.
• Conduct transesophageal echo studies as required by approved protocols.
• Operate under institutional and safety guidelines.
• Prepare patient and room for procedures.
• Order supplies and maintain equipment.
• Deliver excellent customer service with a professional and caring attitude.
• Ensure knowledge and skill necessary to provide care across various age groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off and family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree