Lead Echo Technologist

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Lead Echo Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's North 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 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.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Lead Echo Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are 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 of the Lead Echo TechnologistThe Cardiology Echo Lead Sonographer under the direction of the manager of Cardiac Services is responsible working closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional patient care and efficient completion of adult/pediatric echocardiography and adult stress tests. The Lead Sonographer adheres to the customer service standards while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment. Actively supports process improvement within the Non-Invasive Cardiology Dept.Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.Responsibilities of the Lead Echo Technologist

• The Lead Echo Tech is responsible for direct and indirect patient care, diagnostic tests which include Adult and Pediatric Echocardiogram, TEE’s and Pharmacologic/Exercise Cardiac Stress Testing.
• This position will promote optimal unit operations and demonstrate ability to precept new employees and employees not meeting expectations
• Maintains professional standards and seeks professional growth.
• Provides care to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatrics.
• Employee’s conduct must reflect the company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct.
• Employee reflects SDH Service Excellence standards in every interaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications of the Lead Echo Technologist

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree with completion of an accredited cardiac sonography program
• Minimum of 3 years Echo experience
• Preferred: Pediatric Echo experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

• RDCS through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or RCS through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Preferred: CMRT, CVT, Certified Radiologic Technologist, ARRT or working toward registry eligibility

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas withmore than 360 beds. The facility is home to St. David’s Children’s Hospital, St. David’s Women’sCenter of Texas featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Additional servicesoffered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology andneurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is oneof the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St.David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and twolocal non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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 thedelivery 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 Lead Echo Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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.