Ultrasound Tech

HCA Healthcare; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medical City Arlington is seeking an Ultrasound Tech for full-time night shifts. The role involves performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures, selecting appropriate transducers, and maintaining equipment accuracy. You will explain procedures to patients, enter data, and assist with biopsies as needed.

The position emphasizes independent work, adherence to safety standards, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative team at a premier hospital.

Qualifications

• Registered ultrasound technologist with relevant RDMS credentials.
• Ability to explain procedures clearly to patients.
• Experience with ultrasound documentation and patient data entry.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic procedures applying prescribed methods of ultrasound technique.
• Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ examined.
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns.
• Keys test data and patient information into computer systems.
• Assists physician with ultrasound guided biopsies or invasive procedures.
• Maintains and calibrates ultrasound equipment.
• Monitors, records and communicates results using computerized systems.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Provides safe environment when administering contrast material.
• Assists with transporting patients and adheres to Standard Precautions.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Mentor staff

Education

Registered by RDMS - Abdomen/ObGyn

Registered by RDMS RVT or RVS by CCI

BLS from HCA approved vendor

Job description

Medical City Arlington

Ultrasound Tech - Full Time, Nights

Wednesday - Friday 6:30 P.M. - 7 A.M.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Ultrasound Tech with Medical City Arlington you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Ultrasound Tech conducts procedures to provide data to assist in the diagnosis of patients. The position's tasks and responsibilities include:

• Performs diagnostic procedures applying prescribed methods of ultrasound technique.
• Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field and other specifications of test.
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns.
• Keys test data and patient information into computer to maintain record of test results.
• Assists physician with ultrasound guided biopsies and/or invasive procedures.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment.
• Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Provides a safe environment for administering contrast material.
• Assists with transporting patients.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make independent decisions while maintaining tact, maturity and a positive attitude. Initiative and judgment required in assuming responsibilities.
• Performs high-level disinfection.

What qualifications you will need:

Education/Skills

Technical degree or vocational training

Experience

Prefer at least 1 year of experience.

Licenses, Registrations and/or Certifications

• Registered by R.D.M.S. in Abdomen or Ob/Gyn within 6 months of hire, promotion or completion of training program.
• Registered by R.D.M.S (RVT) or (RVS) by C.C.I.
• BLS from HCA approved vendor required.

Benefits

Medical City Arlington, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Medical City Arlington is a 435+ bed full-service hospital located in south Arlington. Our services include heart & vascular, brain & spine, emergency and trauma care. We have cancer care, orthopedics, surgical and women's services for our patients. Our women’s complex has combined clinical excellence with thoughtful amenities including luxury maternity suites and personalized delivery methods. Our culture is what sets us apart. We have formed a team that works together with purpose. We focus on delivering high-quality care in an environment filled with safety and compassion. Our team consists of over 1,400 full-time and part-time nurses, therapists, technicians and other healthcare colleagues. Medical City Arlington is proud to be a leader in Dallas/Fort Worth healthcare. We have nearly 700 skilled physicians that represent a wide variety of medical specialties. We are the official hospital of the Texas Rangers. We form a team that focuses on high-quality care in an environment filled with compassion and service. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

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.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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