St. David's HealthCare
Sonographer II
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Sonographer II with St. David's South Austin Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, 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).
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Position Description We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Sonographer II to help us reach our goals.
Principal Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of proper ECG lead placement and troubleshoots system/electrodes sufficient to obtain a tracing of good diagnostic quality.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize basic arrhythmias (PVC vs. PAC) and ectopic origin of each.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of the ECG complex and ischemic vs. injury patterns.
Performs routine Exercise Tolerance Test via a motor‑driven treadmill.
Performs 2D and M‑mode echocardiography.
Performs Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Doppler.
Assists with Transesophageal Echo via system manipulation while probe is passed by physician.
Assists with Dobutamine Stress Echo.
Identifies upper/lower extremity arterial anatomy.
Performs protocol for upper/lower extremity arterial flow exam.
Carries out physician's orders accurately in the performance of diagnostic studies; reviews chart when feasible to verify orders.
Accepts physician's oral and phone orders according to departmental policy.
Considers age‑related factors and limitations in the treatment and instruction of patients.
Maintains knowledge of the care of pediatric patients; considers age‑related factors in the assessment, care and treatment of pediatric patients.
Maintains the patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality of information at all times. Confidentiality is demonstrated by limiting patient‑related discussion to only the appropriate healthcare workers and avoiding discussions in areas where information may be overheard.
Demonstrates understanding of HCA’s and “Patients First” safety initiative by strict compliance with all safety protocols and procedures.
Other duties as assigned relevant to the service.
Job Requirements Level of Formal Education Required
Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Associate degree in Applied Science or equivalent is preferred.
License/Certification Required
RDCS by American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) or RCS by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
BLS required per St. David’s policy.
Preferred: CMRT, CVT, Certified Radiologic Technologist, ARRT or working toward registry eligibility.
Experience Required Employee must be sufficient to function independently in the performance of all diagnostic procedures covered in this job description. One year of experience as a Sonography Tech I is preferred.
About St. David's South Austin Medical Center St. David's South Austin Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare. It is a 368‑bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub‑specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full‑service maternity and newborn care; and two full‑service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, offering advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology.
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 on the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder
Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.
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Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, 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).
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Position Description We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Sonographer II to help us reach our goals.
Principal Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of proper ECG lead placement and troubleshoots system/electrodes sufficient to obtain a tracing of good diagnostic quality.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize basic arrhythmias (PVC vs. PAC) and ectopic origin of each.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of the ECG complex and ischemic vs. injury patterns.
Performs routine Exercise Tolerance Test via a motor‑driven treadmill.
Performs 2D and M‑mode echocardiography.
Performs Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Doppler.
Assists with Transesophageal Echo via system manipulation while probe is passed by physician.
Assists with Dobutamine Stress Echo.
Identifies upper/lower extremity arterial anatomy.
Performs protocol for upper/lower extremity arterial flow exam.
Carries out physician's orders accurately in the performance of diagnostic studies; reviews chart when feasible to verify orders.
Accepts physician's oral and phone orders according to departmental policy.
Considers age‑related factors and limitations in the treatment and instruction of patients.
Maintains knowledge of the care of pediatric patients; considers age‑related factors in the assessment, care and treatment of pediatric patients.
Maintains the patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality of information at all times. Confidentiality is demonstrated by limiting patient‑related discussion to only the appropriate healthcare workers and avoiding discussions in areas where information may be overheard.
Demonstrates understanding of HCA’s and “Patients First” safety initiative by strict compliance with all safety protocols and procedures.
Other duties as assigned relevant to the service.
Job Requirements Level of Formal Education Required
Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Associate degree in Applied Science or equivalent is preferred.
License/Certification Required
RDCS by American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS) or RCS by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
BLS required per St. David’s policy.
Preferred: CMRT, CVT, Certified Radiologic Technologist, ARRT or working toward registry eligibility.
Experience Required Employee must be sufficient to function independently in the performance of all diagnostic procedures covered in this job description. One year of experience as a Sonography Tech I is preferred.
About St. David's South Austin Medical Center St. David's South Austin Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare. It is a 368‑bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub‑specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full‑service maternity and newborn care; and two full‑service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, offering advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology.
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 on the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder
Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.
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