Sonographer II PRN

Overview

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Sonographer II PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity to join Las Palmas Medical Center, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

• Comprehensive medical coverage with many services at no cost or low copay, including prescription drug, behavioral health, telemedicine, and Air Med transportation.
• Additional dental and vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity protection, legal counseling, long-term care, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Fertility and family-building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loans, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Sonographer II PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

POSITION SUMMARY: The diagnostic Sonographer is a skilled person qualified by academic and clinical training to provide patient services using diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a physician responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. The Sonographer may be involved with the patients of the physicians in any medical setting of which the physician is responsible.

POPULATION SERVED: Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served:
Cardiovascular, GI, GU, GYN conditions and diseases including but not limited to: cholecystitis, BPH, oncology, uterine fibroids, fetal ultrasound, etc.

• Check the physician’s requisition for complete information on the procedure requested; refer questions to the Radiologist before performing the procedure.
• Review the patient’s chart to obtain pertinent clinical history, correlative test results, and laboratory data.
• Position the patient for examination, explain the procedure, and give necessary instructions for carrying out the procedure.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to full capability with knowledge of A-mode, M-mode, B-mode, Doppler, and real-time techniques; select the proper transducer frequency and diameter for the examination.
• Recognize diagnostic quality scans and artifacts from anatomic/pathologic structures visualized on the oscilloscope.
• Process images to the PACS.
• Demonstrate customer service principles and behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Registered by the ARDMS or ARRT
• Certification in Sonography
• Current CPR certification

Graduate of an accredited Sonography program

• Two years or more experience/training in diagnostic ultrasound in at least two specialty areas (e.g., abdomen and OB/Gyn)
• Extensive experience with Ultrasound equipment in terms of product evolution, troubleshooting, and quality control
• Ability to work independently within guidelines; self-motivated to increase knowledge; capable of teaching diagnostic ultrasound
• Thorough knowledge of ultrasound techniques; neurology, abdominal, obstetric, and gynecologic applications; hands-on experience in at least two specialty areas after program completion

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. The facility offers emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care,…