Ultrasound Tech PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off programs

401(k) match

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist (sonographer) for Methodist Hospital Hill Country in Fredericksburg, TX. The position is PRN, involving diagnostic ultrasound procedures across abdomen, OB/GYN, and vascular studies, with emphasis on patient safety and image quality.

Minimum education includes ultrasound training or related radiologic credentials; BCLS within 30 days and ARRT certifications within 18 months are expected. No travel required.

Qualifications

• Education options include ultrasonography, radiologic technology, vascular technology, or an associate degree or higher.
• Two years of experience as a fulltime ultrasound technologist is preferred but not required.
• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of start date; multiple ARRT certifications must be completed within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures across indicated modules (abdomen, OB/GYN, venous Doppler, small parts, pediatrics).
• Maintain equipment and supplies and participate in QC activities.
• Assist physicians with imaging interpretation and ensure patient safety during exams.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

Anatomy/physiology knowledge

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

Ultrasonography training

Radiologic Technology

Vascular Technology

Associate degree or higher

BCLS within 30 days

ARRT certifications within 18 months

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Ultrasound Tech PRN today with Methodist Hospital Hill Country.

Job Summary and Qualifications

General Statement of Duties:

The Ultrasound Technologist (sonographer) performs diagnostic procedures utilizing a background in anatomy, physiology, physics and instrumentation to provide technical information to aid the physician. The sonographer will demonstrate and maintain technical skills needed to perform ultrasound procedures on the population(s) served by the department and may include abdominal, OB/GYN, venous Doppler, small parts, pediatrics (where applicable) and invasive exams. In addition, the sonographer will maintain department supplies and equipment. He/she participates in the quality control of the ultrasound department.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education: ONE of the following: Hires as of October 1, 2011 – A. Successful completion of training program in either:

1. Ultrasonography

2. Radiologic Technology

3. Vascular Technology

B. Associates of Science or higher degree Hires prior to October 1, 2011 – A. Successful completion of training program in either:

1. Ultrasonography

2. Radiologic Technology

3. Vascular Technology

4. Medical Assisting

B. Associates degree or higher degree

2. Experience: None required

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

4. Preferred: Two (2) years of experience as a fulltime ultrasound technologist in a hospital or diagnostic imaging clinic setting preferred

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree, or Certificate, or Vocational School Graduate
• (ARRT-S) Sonography, or (ARRT-VS) Vascular Sonography, or (RDCS) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, or (RDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, or (RVS) Registered Vascular Specialist, or (RVT) Registered Vascular Technician must be obtained within 18 months of employment start date

No Travel Required

0 Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Hill Country, 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.

Founded in Fredericksburg, Texas, in 1971, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is an award-winning healthcare organization that has gained a reputation for delivering remarkable care. The hospital has been named a Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospital nine times in its history due to its excellent quality, outcomes, and experience results. The recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is the largest employer in Gillespie County with more than 600 staff and 225 medical staff members. Methodist Hospital | Hill Country, formerly Hill Country Memorial Hospital, offers state-of-the-art services like the Restore Joint Replacement Center and an interventional cardiology program.

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.

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.