Echo Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off programs

401(k) with company match

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

TriStar Skyline Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks an Echo Technologist PRN to support cardiology imaging services in Nashville. The role involves performing echocardiography with emphasis on optimal study quality, accuracy, and patient care.

You will collaborate with cardiologists and the imaging team to deliver reliable ultrasound assessments. The position requires RCCS/RDMS/RDCS-AE/RCS certification and CPR/BLS compliance within 30 days.

Qualifications

• RCCS, RDMS, RDCS-AE, or RCS certification is required/preferred.
• BLS/CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Understand anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology to obtain optimal studies.
• Evaluate accuracy and quality of scan results.
• Maintain knowledge of ultrasound physics and anatomy for diagnostic use.
• Produce, recognize and analyze images for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

RCCS

RDMS

RDCS-AE

RCS

Basic Life Support

Job description

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

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Responsibilities:

The Echosonographer will be responsible for demonstrating:

• Understanding of cross-sectional human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology to obtain optimal studies.
• Constantly evaluate accuracy and quality of scan results.
• Maintains knowledge in all facets of performing the optimal studies. This includes pertinent clinical history and related diagnostic procedures, ultrasound physics, normal anatomy and pathological variants.
• Competent in production, use, recognition and analysis of images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment. He/she will maintain knowledge about high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical purposes.
• Assist the cardiologist in the completion of intricate echo examinations, including a range of measurements and motion.
• Primary liaison between patients and departmental physicians and other members of the support team.
• Remain sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring, and patient care skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient care information to assure that patient’s rights are protected.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships both inter- and intra-departmentally; to foster good customer relations and to observe the Skyline Medical Center mission statement.
• Knowledgeable and compliant with the policies, procedures, and regulations relating to the Department of Medical Imaging.
• Use professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing their duties.
• Participate in continuing education for optimal patient care, public education and enhanced knowledge and technical competence.

What qualifications you will need:

• (RCCS) Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, or (RDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, or (RDCS-AE) RDCS Adult Echocardiography, or (RCS) Registered Cardiac Sonographer
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

TriStar Skyline Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 350+ bed facility. We are Tennessees first comprehensive stroke center, a state designated Level 1 Trauma Center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program, an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and serves the North Nashville community as a leading provider of emergency heart care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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.

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do

- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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