Registered Ultrasound Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Westchase is seeking a PRN Ultrasound Technologist to provide diagnostic imaging under the supervision of Imaging Services leadership. The role requires preparing patients, maintaining safety, and delivering high-quality U/S exams with attention to detail.

Qualified candidates will have RDMS-AB, an associate or vocational degree, and at least 2 years of ultrasound experience. RVT is preferred. This PRN position supports flexible coverage in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS-AB) required
• Associate Degree or Vocational School Graduate
• 2 years of ultrasound experience required
• RVT high preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for ultrasound exam, explains procedure and ensures technical quality.
• Ensures safe care to patients, adhering to policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provides high-quality ultrasound examinations in a timely manner.
• Handles high volume, high-stress situations and maintains patient safety.
• Mentors and supports less experienced staff and students.

Skills

Ultrasound

Patient care

Communication

High-stress tolerance

Medical terminology

Education

Associate Degree

Vocational School Graduate

Tools

RDMS-AB

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Ultrasound Technol Reg PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Westchase which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Under the general direction of the Director and Manager of Imaging Services and the direct supervision of the Ultrasound Supervisor, the Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for the provision of imaging services to patients in accordance with physicians orders. The Ultrasound Technologist provides for patient safety and high quality testing. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required to interact with patient, physicians, visitors, and other staff members. Rapidly changing work flow requires an ability to handle high stress environments. Complete understanding of U/S & medical terminology is a must. Working independently and flexibility to cover call is required

What you will do in this role:

• Prepares patients for U/S exam, explains procedure and ensures technical quality.
• Ensures safe care to patients, adhering to policies, procedures, and standards.
• Demonstrates ability to accurately provide quality U/S examinations in a timely manner.
• Is able to handle high volume, high stress situations.
• Has exceptional critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education.
• Upholds the highest standards of customer service at all times (“customer” includes patients, family members, co-workers, referring physicians, etc.).
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement (PI) activities established by the Imaging Department.
• Possesses knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to work accurately within the Imaging Department.
• Serves as a mentor and resource to less experienced staff/students.
• Completes other tasks and activities as assigned.
• Adheres to the Customer Service Principles of West Houston Medical Center

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• (RDMS-AB) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required
• Associate Degree, or Vocational School Graduate
• 2 years experience Required Years of Experience
• RVT high preferred

Benefits

HCA Houston ER 24/7 - Westchase, 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

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

HCA Houston Healthcare West is a full-service, 300+ bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the West Houston communities for over 30 years. We proudly provide Houston residents with exceptional healthcare, including a vast-array of medical services from board-certified doctors and nationally accredited departments. We are recognized as a Certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and under an affiliation agreement with The Woman’s Hospital of Texas, we are able to bring our community The Woman’s Hospital of Texas at West Houston, a three-story cardiac and critical care tower. The Sugar Land Cancer Center and the Sugar Land Diagnostic Center, departments with HCA Houston Healthcare West, provide additional services to meet the needs of our community. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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.

"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