Sonographer II PRN

Las Palmas Medical Center; Horizon City (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 72.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX seeks a PRN Sonographer II to operate ultrasound equipment and provide diagnostic imaging across cardiovascular, GI, GU, and GYN areas. The role requires ARDMS or ARRT(S) certification/licensing and recent graduate from an accredited Sonography program, with strong anatomy knowledge and infection-control practices.

PRN position with responsibilities from image acquisition to patient preparation and documentation.

Formación

• High School Graduate
• Graduate of an accredited Sonography program
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and positioning
• Knowledge of department, hospital and universal infection control policies
• Must have effective communication and listening skills

Responsabilidades

• Operate ultrasound equipment to its full capability with knowledge of A-mode, M-mode, B-mode, Doppler, and real time techniques.
• Maintain image production quality by following standards and procedures; recognize diagnostic quality scans and artifacts.
• Identify patient service requirements by establishing rapport with patients and others.
• Ensure operation of ultrasound equipment by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain ultrasound supplies inventory and place orders as needed.
• Comply with federal, state and local requirements and advise management on actions.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing publications.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures.
• Gain patient cooperation by explaining treatment and answering questions.
• Prepare patient for ultrasound procedure and position equipment accordingly.
• Protect patients and staff by infection-control policies.
• Document patient care services by charting in records.
• Contribute to team by achieving related results.
• Receive verbal orders for examinations from a licensed practitioner.

Educación

Graduate of an accredited Sonography program

Descripción del empleo

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Sonographer II PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

A diagnostic medicalsonographer,or ultrasound technologist, is a person who uses ultrasound machines to view and interpret images with sound waves for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

POPULATION SERVED:

Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: Cardiovascular, GI, GU, GYN conditions and diseases including but not limitedto:cholecystitis, BPH, oncology, uterine fibroids, fetal ultrasound, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate ultrasound equipment to its full capability with knowledge of an A-mode, M-mode, B-mode, Doppler, and real time techniques, selecting the proper transducer frequency and diameter for performance of the examination.

• Maintains production and quality of imagesby following established standards andprocedures;capable of recognizing a diagnostic quality scan as well as artifacts from anatomic/pathologic structures.

• Identifiespatient service requirements byestablishingpersonal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.

• Ensures operation of ultrasoundequipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs;maintainingequipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

• Maintainsultrasoundsupplies inventory by checking stock todetermineinventory level;anticipatingneeded supplies; placing andexpeditingorders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

• Complies withfederal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation;anticipatingfuture legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements;advisingmanagement on needed actions.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge byattending educational workshops;reviewing professional publications;establishingpersonal networks; participating in professional societies.

• Maintainssafeand clean working environment bycomplying withprocedures, rules, and regulations.

• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.

• Prepares patient for ultrasound procedure by positioning patient; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.

• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

• Contributesto team effort byaccomplishingrelated results as needed.

• Receives verbal orders for examinations from a licensedpractitioner.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered by the ARDMS orARRT (S)
• Current BCLScertification

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate
• Graduateof an accredited Sonography program
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy andpositioning
• Knowledge of department,hospitaland universal infection controlpolicies
• Must have effective communication andlistening skills

PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS,KNOWLEDGEAND ABILITIES

• At least twoyearsofexperience/training in diagnostic ultrasound in at least two specialty areas (i.e.abdomen and Ob/Gyn)
• Extensive experience with available Ultrasound equipment in terms of product evolution,troubleshootingand quality control

Benefits

Las Palmas 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

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

Las Palmas Medical Centeris a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

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