Ultrasound Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar Horizon Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to perform imaging procedures and ensure high-quality patient care in a diagnostic setting.

The role requires RDMS certification with abdomen and RVT within specified timeframes, and completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Join a comprehensive benefits environment within the HCA network.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• RDMS certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
• RDMS Abdomen Specialty must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• RDV (Registered Vascular Technician) must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician.
• Maintain quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrate ability to perform surgery and portable exams.
• Document exam completion in Meditech and verify images in PACS.
• Follow procedures for quality controls and HLD related to equipment and accessories.
• Document patient history including lab values.

Education

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

RDMS Abdomen Specialty

Registered Vascular Technician (RVT)

Graduate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Ultrasound Technologist is responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment.

What You Will Do In This Role:

• You will be responsible for performing a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician.

• You will be responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment.

• You will demonstrate the ability to perform surgery and portable exams.

• You will accurately follow physician orders, document the completion of the exam in Meditech, scan documents, and verify images in PACS.

• You will follow proper procedures for quality controls and HLD related to equipment and accessories.

• You will demonstrate proper documentation concerning the patient’s history, including lab values.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• (RDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

• (RDMS-AB) RDMS Abdomen Specialty must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

• (RVT) Registered Vascular Technician must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

Benefits

TriStar Horizon Medical Center, 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.

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center. We offer a full array of services. These include cardiology and diagnostic imaging. These include emergency, inpatient rehabilitation. Also including oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Horizon is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services. They offer a 24/7, full-service ER that provides the same services as our main campus emergency room.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, 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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