Echo Vascular Technologist

HCA Healthcare • Austin, TX

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About The Position

St. David’s Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform non-invasive cardiovascular procedures, including adult and pediatric echocardiography. The role works closely with healthcare team members to support patient care and the efficient completion of diagnostic studies, promote effective unit operations, and serve as a preceptor. The sonographer maintains customer service standards and a clean, efficient, and safe work environment. The position also involves communicating professionally with physicians, patients, guests, and other healthcare team members; making moderately difficult decisions using sound judgment; handling confidential patient information; demonstrating working knowledge of relevant Cardiology equipment; and interpreting arrhythmias.

Requirements

• One year of experience performing adult echocardiograms.
• Associate’s degree in Ultrasound Technology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) as required by St. David’s Healthcare policy.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Stress Echo and TEE.
• Proficiency in carotid ultrasound and Trans Cranial Doppler studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive cardiovascular procedures, including adult and pediatric echocardiography.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to facilitate patient care and complete diagnostic studies efficiently.
• Promote optimal unit operations and act as a preceptor.
• Maintain customer service standards and a clean, efficient, and safe work environment.
• Communicate professionally, verbally, non-verbally, and in writing, with physicians, patients, guests, and other healthcare team members.
• Make moderately difficult decisions based on knowledge and sound judgment.
• Handle confidential information regarding patient activities.
• Demonstrate effective working knowledge of equipment used in Cardiology and related job functions.
• Demonstrate competency in arrhythmia interpretation.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree