INTRODUCTION

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Registered Ultrasound Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

To perform diagnostic ultrasound and non-invasive vascular procedures at a technical level, which does not require constant supervision and assume the responsibility for designated procedures as required. To assure the highest degree of quality performance and patient care to neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients according to their physical needs and limitations

What you will do in this role:

• Perform diagnostic ultrasounds to include but not limited to abdomen, OB, vascular, neonatal, biopsies and drainage procedures.
• Maintain skill and understanding of ultrasound.
• Always verifies correct patient by checking name on requisition with the name on the patient’s wristband and verbal confirmation before procedure is started.
• Has a sound understanding of anatomical position and physiology so as to be able to make independent selection and modification of technical factors used to provide optimal procedure results.
• Be responsible for maintaining licensure and continuing education.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and reports malfunctioning devices.
• Recognizes problems and implements a course of action.
• Immediately informs nursing unit and supervisor of any problems encountered or observed with patient during procedure.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, physicians and the general public.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NEED:

• Preferred one year experienced in diagnostic ultrasound
• Graduate of a recognized ABHS accredited program or AMA equivalent allied health-training program for diagnostic ultrasound
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
  HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is a 530+ bed hospital where sophisticated, world-class medicine meets the comfort, care and convenience of a community hospital. For more than 40 years, we have proudly been providing high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare to the Houston Bay Area. We opened our doors in 1972 and now employ 2,000+ staff members and 900+ physicians in a wide range of specialties. Our specialists offer more talent and experience than any other hospital in the region. We are a Level II Trauma Center and the only exclusive heart hospital south of Houston. Our accredited center provides nationally-recognized care in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of cardiovascular diseases. HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake offers a variety of other services, including Woman Services, Pediatric Care, Breast Diagnostic Center, ACR-accredited Imaging Center, Wound Care Treatment Center featuring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
  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.
  “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
  HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
  If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Ultrasound Technologist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
  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 statu

• Perform diagnostic ultrasounds to include but not limited to abdomen, OB, vascular, neonatal, biopsies and drainage procedures.
• Maintain skill and understanding of ultrasound.
• Always verifies correct patient by checking name on requisition with the name on the patient’s wristband and verbal confirmation before procedure is started.
• Has a sound understanding of anatomical position and physiology so as to be able to make independent selection and modification of technical factors used to provide optimal procedure results.
• Be responsible for maintaining licensure and continuing education.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and reports malfunctioning devices.
• Recognizes problems and implements a course of action.
• Immediately informs nursing unit and supervisor of any problems encountered or observed with patient during procedure.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, physicians and the general public