Echo Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Henrico Cardiology Associates, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking an Echo Technologist/Cardiac Sonographer for a full-time day shift in the Richmond, VA area. You will perform echocardiology procedures, operate ultrasound equipment, and prepare findings for physician interpretation and archiving.

Requirements include a certificate from an approved echocardiology program, 1-3 years of experience, ARDMS/CCI certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Requires a certificate from an approved echocardiology program.
• 1-3 years' experience is required.
• ARDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International certification; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams, monitors progress and records results.
• Performs echocardiography procedures and operates sonar equipment.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure exam quality and infection control.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas and archives findings for physician review.
• Adheres to all Physician Services policies and code of conduct.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac Sonography

Patient Care

Education

Certificate from approved echocardiology program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.27 - $45.42 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

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

Benefits

Henrico Cardiology Associates 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) Echo Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is 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 And Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays

Seeking an Echo Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer who performs echocardiology procedures. Operates sonar equipment, maintains, compiles, calculates and prepares findings for physician interpretation and archiving.

What you will do in this role:

• Prepares patients for exams, monitors progress and records results.
• Performs timely procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician.
• Performs necessary quality control procedures to ensure quality exams are performed. Adhere to and practices appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
• Performs QA on all sonar equipment.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas.
• Perform other duties as required
• Must read and understand and adhere to all Physician Services policies and procedures Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement,
• Adheres to established rules, ethical standards, regulations and laws of the speech-hearing profession.

Education

• Requires a certificate from an approved echocardiology program.

Experience

• 1-3 years' experience is required

Certification/License

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing
• International (CCI) certification/license required.
• BLS Required

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

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 costs for the delivery 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

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.