Job Information

AdventHealth Echo Tech PRN in Killeen, Texas

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth Central Texas, AdventHealth Family Medicine Rural Clinics and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN – Including On Call and Weekends

Shift : Day Shift

The community you’ll be caring for:

  • Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth provides care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties.

  • AdventHealth is committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies, and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.

  • As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

The community you’ll be caring for:

  • Our care for patients extend to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families and providing on call, 24 hours, 7 days a week Chaplains for spiritual support.

  • Award winning facility and departments including “Great Place to Work” by Becker’s Hospital Review and Gallup.

  • Work with the latest technology and top experts including “Daisy Award” recipients while on our journey to Magnet status and Pathways designated.

  • Designated Emergency Center of Excellence recognizing our facility as a high-performing emergency department

  • Located about 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and near TCU in the award-winning school district, Burleson ISD which also provides a low-cost of living.

The role you’ll contribute:

Performs echo procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, in adverse situations. Obtains quality diagnostic echo cardiology scans and responds to the cardiologists input as appropriate, and will assume responsibility for related tasks as needed. Works on teambuilding initiatives with staff in section, and in the department. Behavior and communication skills must always be in keeping with the organizations standards of behavior policy.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Adheres to the hospital and department policies and procedures as related to the radiology department clinical area.

  • Responsible for the application of imaging guidelines and standards in accordance with current practices.

  • Patient Care activities include, but not limited to:

  • Follows directors direction and job assignments daily with flexibility as changes necessitate.

  • Reviews Ultrasound orders to assess correctness of examination requested and any patient special needs or conditions.

  • Ensures correct patient for each procedure using proper standards for identification.

  • Communicates with all patients professionally at all times while looking for opportunities to exceed their expectations.

  • Provides instructions /educates patients and/or significant others on examinations to be performed when necessary.

  • Maintains cleanliness and proper working order of assigned equipment, examination rooms and overall appearance of department and facility.

  • Greets and assists patients when visiting the department and when assistance is necessary while in the hospital.

  • Immediately provides director with detailed information on any safety concerns for patients or staff that may impact care or overall wellbeing.

  • Has knowledge of and understands current JCAHO Standards for the clinical aspect of the department.

  • Promotes teamwork with physicians and all health care providers.

  • Actively participates in Patient Experience; Performance Improvement projects for clinical areas and with annual Gallup Survey.

  • Actively participates in assigned meetings.

  • Any other assigned task as needed

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Associates degree required, unless where a grandfathered technologist with RDCS or CCI certification will override the AA degree requirement.

2 years’ experience in hospital echo cardiology procedures required

BLS Preferred

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Cardiology

Organization: AdventHealth Central Texas

Schedule: 1 - Day

Shift: AdventHealth Central Texas

Req ID: 23005990

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.