Radiology Technologist

Description
Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Radiology Technologist today with St. Davids North Austin Medical Center.
Benefits

St. Davids 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.

Come join our team as a(an) Radiology Technologist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary of the Radiology Technologist

Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performances of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific needs.

Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities of the Radiology Technologist

Perform all diagnostic radiographic procedures including ER, surgical, fluoroscopic and portable radiographs.
Select and operate radiography equipment, imaging and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
Interpret and implement referring physicians orders.
Practice safe radiation protection following hospital guidelines.
Assist physicians and radiologists in procedures requiring sterile technique.
Prepare patients for procedures using sterile technique.
Prepare patient for exams.
Prepare and administer radiopaque contrast media needed for radiologic exams.
Select contrast media according to radiologist preference.
Demonstrate knowledge of all contrast media usage.
Understand methods and is capable of performing venipuncture.
Understand contrast reactions and how to properly inform proper personnel at time of reaction.
Assess patient’s condition prior and during all radiologic procedures.
Provide optimum patient care during exams.
Immobilize patients as required for appropriate examinations.
Corroborate patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by licensed practitioner.
Perform minor equipment repairs and upkeep and communicates problems to supervisor or communication log.
Ensure that procedure rooms are stocked and notify Senior Tech when supplies need to be ordered.
Participate in formal training programs and in-services.
Transport patients as needed.
Submit patient charges at completion of procedures.
Participate in call rotation as needed.
Operate any NAMC computer systems (Meditech, PCI, etc.) that relate to department operations.
Ensure that all images are marked according to department guidelines for anatomical side differentiation.
Employee’s conduct must reflect the Company’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct ethics and compliance program.
Employee will reflect SDH Service Excellence standards in every interaction.
Perform other department related duties as needed.
Qualifications of the Radiology Technologist

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate Degree or higher in Radiologic Technology
Graduate of an educational program in radiology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or graduate of an American Medical Association approved program in Radiologic Technology or a military training program of equivalent standards.
Preferred: One year of experience in an acute care setting as a Radiology Technologist
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

:
Current Medical Radiologic Technologist certification with Texas Medical Board (TMB)
Registered technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists primary certification in Radiography - ARRT (R). If hired prior to 4/13/2012 and the technologist has been performing x-rays since 1987 and was grandfathered in by the State of Texas, only MRT or CMRT license required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center

is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas with
more than

360 beds . The facility is home to

St. David’s Children’s Hospital ,

St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas

featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the

Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery

. Additional services
offered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology and
neurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one
of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St.
David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two
local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - 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 Radiology Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
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.

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