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IntroductionAre you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our CECHO Technologist opening with Overland Park Regional Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.
New!!! Increased hourly rates and $15,000 Sign On Bonus Opportunities for eligible full time hires!
Overland Park Regional 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 free 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.
- 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.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a(an) ECHO Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
Job Summary and QualificationsActing under direct supervision of the Cardiology Nurse Manager or preceptor, the ECHO Technologist is responsible for accurately performing echocardiograms on all patients (including infants, adolescents and adults).
What you will do in this role:
- Analyzing the information and providing calculations to assist the physician in providing appropriate care and treatment.
- The ECHO Technologist must be competent in the performance of transthoracic, trans esophageal and stress echocardiography.
- The ECHO Technologist will demonstrate competence at performing these procedures in the Echo Lab, at the patient bedside or as part of invasive cardiovascular procedures in the Cath Lab, EP Lab or Operating Room.
- The ECHO Technologist will demonstrate competence and safety with the IV administration of cardiac contrast agents (saline and Perflutren), starting IVs as needed and will demonstrate competency in the use of trans esophageal (TEE) probe high level disinfection.
- Duties include tasks that assure the department runs effectively and efficiently including the maintenance of patient records.
- The ECHO Technologist will carry out any other activities assigned by the Cardiology Nurse Manager including Outreach assignments.
- The ECHO Technologist will respond within 30 minutes when on stand-by call.
What Qualifications You Will Need:
- High School graduate or equivalent. Graduate of a cardiac sonography program and/or on-the-job training under supervision of a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge in the performance of patient procedures as required in each clinical area.
- Current registry through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with active status in Adult Echocardiography preferred.
- For new graduates, must obtain registry within 12 months of registry eligibility date.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Saving certification required.
- One year of echo experience or graduate of cardiac sonography program with combined training and experience of at least one year.
"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our ECHO Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
