Ultrasound Technologist
Company: St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues
invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As
a(an) Ultrasound Technologist with St. David's North Austin Medical
Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to
giving back! Benefits St. David's North Austin 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. Learn more about Employee Benefits 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 St. David's
North Austin Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and
resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking
for an enthusiastic Ultrasound Technologist to help us reach our
goals. Unlock your potential! Job Summary and Qualifications As an
Ultrasound Technologist, you are responsible for performing
ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in all areas of
ultrasound. You will demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or
intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. You
will exercise professional judgment in performance of services and
maintain a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. You will apply
appropriate patient care and recognize patient conditions essential
for successful completion of procedure. You will apply knowledge of
the principles of growth and development over the life span to
identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific
needs You will consistently produce scans of optimal diagnostic
quality on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric You will
demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. You will
follow established scanning and filming protocols You will operate
the Ultrasound units efficiently and effectively You will maintain
thorough knowledge of the operating parameters of the scanner You
will operate the complex measurement and Doppler programs You will
document information seen during exam You will complete quality
scans in a timely manner, effectively organize and prioritize
workflow to meet STAT and urgent demands You will demonstrate
proficiency in scanning trauma, acute & challenging patients;
possess skill to modify positioning and scanning factors when
standard cannot be performed You will relay to Radiologist any
relevant patient information You will assist physicians performing
invasive exams You will perform procedures in OR You will
coordinate procedures with other departments You will complete
required documentation on forms, logs and on the computer. You will
obtain all pertinent patient history, and relays it to the
Radiologist to assist in diagnosis or treatment You will review
written orders, assess patient identification and ensure indicators
are appropriate prior to procedure Shift: Thursday-Sunday, What
qualifications you will need: One year experience as a diagnostic
medical sonographer One year experience as a Radiologic
Technologist - preferred A single two-year allied health education
program that is patient-care related OR Graduate of a program
accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation (CHEA), United States Department of
Education (USDOE) or Canadian Medical Association (CMA), that
specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic
medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular
technology Associates degree or higher in related technological
field - preferred Credentials with the American Registry for
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) BLS Certification Registered
Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT), post- primary certification in Sonography - preferred
Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist with the Texas Medical
Board - preferred St. David's North Austin Medical Center , part of
St. David's HealthCare, is a full-service medical center providing
comprehensive medical care at two locations - St. David's North
Austin Medical Center and St. David's Surgical Hospital . St.
David's North Austin Medical Center is a 460 bed, multi-specialty,
acute care hospital. It provides advanced women's health services,
including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II, and III
neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at the nearby St. David's
Women's Center of Texas . The hospital also offers minimally
invasive gynecological surgery and comprehensive breast imaging
through Solis Mammography, which is located on-site. Other services
include a 24-hour emergency department, pediatric emergency care,
and intensive care at St. David's Children's Hospital . The
hospital also features the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery ,
bariatric (weight loss) surgery, a Heart and Vascular Center,
neurology and neurosurgery, a kidney transplant program, a Level IV
Epilepsy Center, as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery and
acute rehabilitation services for both inpatients and outpatients.
St. David's Women's Center of Texas , located at St. David's North
Austin Medical Center , is recognized by the State of Texas as a
Level IV Maternal Facility. This means it provides the highest
level of care for pregnant and postpartum patients, especially
those with serious or complex medical, surgical, or
pregnancy-related conditions, including those at high risk for
maternal morbidity or mortality. The center includes a 95 bed Level
III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 30 private rooms, 10
rooms for very small babies, and 10 beds for babies needing
neurological care. It also has 35 labor, delivery, and recovery
rooms, including Central Texas' first low-intervention birthing
suites with tubs. There are 95 postpartum beds, 20 antepartum beds,
and Cesarean section surgical suites. The facility offers 24/7
neonatology coverage, OB/GYN hospitalists, maternal-fetal medicine
specialists, lactation consultants, and a midwifery program. It is
part of the National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network and TexasAIM, and
it also provides a high-risk pregnancy navigation and support
program. St. David's Surgical Hospital is part of St. David's North
Austin Medical Center and is the first Level 4 Epilepsy Center in
Central Texas for both adults and children. It has its own 24-hour
emergency department, a medical-surgical inpatient unit, and a
pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for patients ages 17 and
under. The hospital is staffed with pediatric emergency physicians,
pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists who are
specially trained to care for children. It also includes certified
child-life specialists who help kids feel more comfortable during
their hospital stay. St. David's Children's Hospital offers many
pediatric services, such as pediatric surgery, pediatric radiology
(including imaging and interventional procedures), and pediatric
anesthesia for surgical support. It also has a wide range of
pediatric specialists available for consultation and treatment,
including general surgery, ENT (ear, nose, and throat),
craniofacial and plastic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, urology,
and cardiology, among others. 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
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