Echo Technician

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

PTO & leave

Stock purchase plan

Education support

Disability coverage

Job summary

St. David’s Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks an Echo Technician to perform non-invasive cardiovascular echocardiography across Austin Imaging Centers. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure accurate diagnostic studies, patient comfort, and efficient unit operations.

The role includes precepting and maintaining safety standards. You will work with physicians and staff, interpret arrhythmias, and manage equipment proficiency in a fast-paced environment, contributing to

Qualifications

• One year experience performing adult echocardiograms is preferred.
• Proficiency in Stress Echo and TEE is preferred.
• Proficiency in Carotid ultrasound and Trans Cranial Doppler studies is preferred.
• Associate’s Degree in Ultrasound Technology education is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) as per policy is required.
• RDCS or RCS certification from ARDMS/CCI is preferred.
• RVT or RVS certification from ARDMS/CCI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with physicians, patients, guests, and health team members using open communication.
• Make decisions of moderate difficulty reflecting knowledge and good judgement.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of all cardiology equipment and related job functions.
• Demonstrate competency in arrhythmia interpretation.

Skills

Arrhythmia interpretation

Cardiology procedures

Patient communication

Medical terminology

Precepting

Education

Associate’s Degree in Ultrasound Technology

BLS certification

RDCS or RCS certification

RVT or RVS certification

Tools

Cardiology equipment

Job description

This position supports multiple Cardiovascular Imaging Centers across the Austin area.

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

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Echo Technician, you will be responsible for the performance of non-invasive cardiovascular procedures of adult echocardiography in our Imaging Centers. You will work closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies while also promoting optimal unit operations and acting as a preceptor. You will adhere to customer service standards while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment.

• You will utilize open, professional communication (verbal, non-verbal, and written) to directly interact with physicians, patients, guests, and other health team members

• You will make decisions of moderate difficulty that reflect both knowledge and good judgement

• You will handle confidential information regarding patient activities

• You will demonstrate an effective working knowledge of all equipment used in Cardiology and related to their job functions

• You will demonstrate competency in arrhythmia interpretation

What qualifications you will need:

• One year experience performing adult echocardiograms – preferred

• Proficiency in Stress Echo, TEE – preferred

• Proficiency in Carotid ultrasound, Trans Cranial Doppler studies – preferred

• Associate’s Degree in Ultrasound Technology education

• Basic Life Support (BLS) as per St. David’s Healthcare policy

• Registry in Cardiac Ultrasound (RDCS) from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)-

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from ARDMS or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from CCI

Benefits

St. David's 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 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

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Medical Center (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-medical-center) , part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/heart-hospital-of-austin) , and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-georgetown-hospital) . Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on‑site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24‑hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high‑acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

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.

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