CT Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to community service and patient care as a CT Technologist. In this role, you will perform critical CT exams and ensure optimal diagnostic quality while adhering to safety standards. You'll be part of a supportive team that values your growth and development, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and want to work in a state-of-the-art facility, this position is perfect for you. Unlock your potential and help raise the bar in healthcare!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Free counseling services

Flexible spending accounts

Referral services for childcare

Colleague recognition program

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• One year of experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality CT scans for patients of all ages.
• Operate CT scanner efficiently and follow protocols.

Skills

CT Scanning

Patient Care

Radiographic Techniques

Quality Assurance

Education

Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology

Completion of courses in computed tomography

Tools

CT Scanner

Meditech

Job description

Description

Introduction

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

Benefits

St. Davids 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 St. Davids Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic CT Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary of the CT Technologist

The CT Technologist is responsible for performing CT exams in accordance with standards and practice set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology and Radiology Department policies and procedures. The CT Tech demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy, disease processes and functions, patient care, positioning, principles of radiographic sciences, radiation protection, quality assurance, specialized techniques, and adheres to all Corporate Radiation Right policies.

Responsibilities of the CT Technologist

• Consistently produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric age groups.
• Follow established scanning and viewing protocols.
• Operate CT scanner (any models) and related equipment efficiently and effectively.
• Complete quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organizing and prioritizing work flow to meet STAT and urgent demands while continuing to meet OP customer standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in scanning trauma, acute and challenging patients; possess skills to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of disease processes and produces studies that optimally identify related anatomy.
• Completes required documentation on forms, logs, work station and Meditech.
• Demonstrates appropriate customer service skills with all customers (patients, patient’s family, visitors, physicians, co-workers, etc.)

Qualifications of the CT Technologist

EDUCATION:

• Associate Degree
• Graduate of an accredited approved program in Radiologic Technology
• Completion of courses in computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: One year of experience as Radiology Tech in an acute care setting
• Preferred: One year of experience performing CT procedures

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Licensed by Texas Department of State Health Services as a Medical Radiologic Technologist
• Registered Radiology Technologist (R) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Advanced Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) required upon hire
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

St. Davids Medical Center is a full-service hospital located in central Austin, Texas. This 300+ bed facility features a 24-hour emergency department, the regions largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. Davids Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The full scope of services provided at St. Davids Medical Center includes cancer care, heart and vascular care, imaging services, joint replacement and orthopedics, womens services, complex surgical services, and a Bariatric Surgery Center. The facility is home to a 60+ bed rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient comprehensive care.

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

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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 CT Technologist 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.