Echo Technologist Days

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

401(k) match

Job summary

HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton, FL seeks an Echocardiographic Technologist to perform adult to geriatric echocardiography and non-invasive cardiology services with compassion and precision.

In this role you will acquire M-Mode, 2D, Color Flow and Doppler studies, assist with TEE, and prepare findings for physician interpretation. You will collaborate with the radiology team and maintain quality communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in Adult Echocardiography preferred.
• AA, AS Degree or proof of equivalent college hours in health science, natural science, nursing or any other program with primary science content, or Cardiovascular Program.
• Current Ultrasound registry required.
• Registry required within one year of hire date with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS) or The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDCS).
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support provider approved by American Heart Association
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients and equipment in a safe manner per operating procedures.
• Perform and process M-Mode, Two-dimensional, Color Flow and Doppler Echocardiograms; assist with Transesophageal Echocardiograms.
• Maintain, compile, calculate and prepare findings for physician interpretation and archiving.
• Obtain high quality radiographic and fluoroscopic images.
• Maintain proactive, effective communication with patient and radiologist regarding findings, histories and test results as appropriate.
• Collaborate and confer with all colleagues and members of the healthcare team.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient care

Communication

Mobility & strength

Education

AA/AS Degree or Cardiovascular Program

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Echo Technologist Days you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Blake Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Our ImagingTeams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. We are seeking an Echo Tech.As our new Echocardiographic Technologist or Sonographer, you will provide echocardiographic and non-invasive cardiologic examination services to neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult & geriatric patients. You will perform procedures in a careful, compassionate and respectful manner. We prioritize patient care. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your tasks and responsibilities may include:

• You will prepare and position patients and equipment is a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures.
• You will perform and process M-Mode, Two-dimensional, Color Flow and Doppler Echocardiograms; assists with Trans esophageal Echocardiograms.
• You will maintain, compile, calculate and prepare findings for physician interpretation and archiving.
• You will obtain high quality radiographic and fluoroscopic images.
• You will maintain proactive, effective communication with patient and radiologist regarding any findings patient histories and test results as appropriate.
• You will collaborate and confer with all colleagues and members of the healthcare team.

What qualifications you will need:

• Minimum of one year in Adult Echocardiographypreferred.
• AA, AS Degree or proof of equivalent college hours in health science, natural science, nursing or any other program with primary science content, or Cardiovascular Program.
• CurrentUltrasound registryrequired.
• Registry required within one year of hire date with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS) or The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDCS).
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support provider approved by American Heart Association
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

HCA Florida Blake Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 380+ bed hospital located in Bradenton, FL. We have a thirteen acre campus by the Gulf Coast beaches. We are the only state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. We have received verification by the American College of Surgeons. Our services include 24-hour emergency care, open-heart surgery, burn care, cancer care, joint replacement and inpatient rehabilitation. We are a recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Fit Friendly Designation. We have an onsite day care program, Happy Cubs, a 24 hour employee fitness center and a healthy work environment. We develop our colleagues through cross-training into new units and ongoing skills development. We offer continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement. We also offer great benefits. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

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