Echo Technician

This position supports multiple Cardiovascular Imaging Centers across the Austin area.

Do you have the career opportunities as an Echo Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

As an Echo Technician, you will be responsible for the performance of non-invasive cardiovascular procedures of adult echocardiography in our Imaging Centers. You will work closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies while also promoting optimal unit operations and acting as a preceptor. You will adhere to customer service standards while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment.

• You will utilize open, professional communication (verbal, non-verbal, and written) to directly interact with physicians, patients, guests, and other health team members

• You will make decisions of moderate difficulty that reflect both knowledge and good judgement

• You will handle confidential information regarding patient activities

• You will demonstrate an effective working knowledge of all equipment used in Cardiology and related to their job functions

• You will demonstrate competency in arrhythmia interpretation

• One year experience performing adult echocardiograms – preferred

• Proficiency in Stress Echo, TEE – preferred

• Proficiency in Carotid ultrasound, Trans Cranial Doppler studies – preferred

• Associate’s Degree in Ultrasound Technology education

• Basic Life Support (BLS) as per St. David’s Healthcare policy

• Registry in Cardiac Ultrasound (RDCS) from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)-

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from ARDMS or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from CCI

St. David's 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

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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Medical Center () , part of St. David’s Health Care, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations:
St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin () , and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital () . Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

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