CT Technologist Lead

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead CT Technologist at St. David's South Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, guides the CT Department's daily operations and ensures staff are trained and competent.

You will optimize radiation usage, maintain quality control, and uphold ARRT standards while delivering safe, high-quality CT imaging services. You will lead by example in patient care, radiation protection, and collaboration with the team to meet performance goals and enhance department efficiency in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Medical Association approved program in Radiologic Technology and advanced certification ARRT CT.
• Two years’ experience performing Computed Tomography procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the CT Department and staff.
• Direct technical functions and optimize radiation use per guidelines.
• Maintain training, quality control, and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Two years CT experience

Education

AMA approved Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead CT Technologist shall be responsible for the daily operation of the CT Department. Monitors and directs all technical functions, which includes efficient utilization of equipment and human resources based upon patient load. Optimizes the use of radiation by utilizing the concepts of Image Gently ,Image Wisely and the American College of Radiology. Ensures the staff is trained and competent. Maintains Performance Improvement and Quality Control activities. Responsible for performing CT procedures in accordance with standards and practice set forth by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist and Hospital Policies and Procedures. The Lead CT Technologist demonstrates knowledge of the human structure and functions, patient care/safety, positioning, principles of radiographic sciences, radiation protection, medication safety (contrast) and specialized techniques. Maintains professional judgment and conduct that is complimentary of the ARRT Code of Ethics and St. David’s Healthcare Values.

What qualifications you will need:

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an American Medical Association approved program in Radiologic Technology and advanced certification ARRT CT

EXPERIENCE:

Two years’ experience performing Computed Tomography procedures is preferred.

LICENSED/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Certified or Temporary Certified by Texas Department of State Health Services as a Medical Radiologic Technologist; and
• Certified in Radiology and CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT, RTR, CT)
• BLS required per St. David’s HealthCare policy

Benefits

St. David's South 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David's South Austin Medical Center (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-south-austin-medical-center) , is a 368‑bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub‑specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full‑service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.

The facility is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery , providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.

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