Ultrasound Technician PRN

Job Summary

Under limited supervision but the Radiologist's direction, the Ultrasound Technologist completes sonography procedures including routine sonograms and interventional sonograms including biopsies.

What You Will Do

• Perform Ultrasound procedures as ordered and per protocol
• Perform Ultrasound-guided biopsies and various centesis procedures
• Perform Ultrasound vascular procedures
• Technologists will need to have completed documented cross training prior to performing these studies unsupervised
• Have working knowledge of each Ultrasound system within the department
• Be a team builder and team player
• Interact with customers in a pleasant, positive and courteous manner
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Control
• Work within the guidelines established in the policies and procedures manuals
• Comply with all infection control and safety procedures
• Work in accordance with the JCAHO, State and other regulatory or accreditation agencies, including the vascular accreditation body
• Provide care for birth to pediatric, pediatric/child patients between 1 to 11 years of age; adolescent patients between 12 to 17 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology and/or School of Sonography
• Two-year program or four-year BA program in Radiology Technology followed by training in sonography or completion of requirements from an accredited school in sonography including meeting all clinical requirements
• ARRT and/or ARDMS registry eligible required upon hire
• ARDMS and RVT registration required within 12 months of hire
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 30 days of hire

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete documentation in patient and departmental records
• Clean equipment including HLD and maintain safety and infection control practices

Benefits

Centerpoint 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 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

Note

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

About Centerpoint Medical Center

Centerpoint 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 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

About 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.