Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Sonographer II Reg with Las Palmas Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Las Palmas 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 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Las Palmas Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Sonographer II Reg to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for oversight of the daily operations, staffing, and productivity of the Las Palmas Medical Center Vascular Department. This position is responsible for department PI program, preparation and maintenance of accreditation standards per ICAVL guidelines.

POPULATION SERVED:

Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient populations(s) served: 30 days old to 70+, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, PI program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Responsible for care of equipment. Ensures proper reporting of equipment malfunction or downtime.
• Performs quality vascular diagnostic studies according to physician orders.
• Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
• Obtains quality vascular anatomy and quantitative calculations for interpretation.
• Communicates findings to the physicians interpreting the studies.
• Participates in “on call” coverage as needed.
• Maintains professional development.
• Attends department meetings.
• Supervises completion of correlation studies and materials pertinent to the accreditation of the labs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

High School graduate or equivalent and 2 years allied health background in an AMA accredited program or 2 years of college required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS under CCI) or be able to pass registry exam within two years of graduation from Ultrasound Program is required. Current BCLS certification required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED: (list required and preferred separately)

Two years experience/training in diagnostic ultrasound in at least two specialty areas, examples; abdomen and Ob/Gyn preferred.

Some healthcare experience preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Must be mature and responsible, able to use initiative and independent judgment when necessary, and capable of working without supervision within guidelines established by the supervisor. Self-motivation with regard to increasing one’s level of understanding and knowledge of the field is important, as is a background that will qualify one to teach diagnostic ultrasound required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: (continued)

Knowledge of ultrasound techniques should be thorough. The general Sonographer should have current knowledge of neurology, abdominal, obstetric, and gynecologic applications. One year of hands-on experience in at least two specialty areas, after completion of the program, will be required.

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Las Palmas Medical Centeris a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

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.

"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

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Sonographer II Reg opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.