CT Technologist Manor Free Standing ED

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision benefits

Free counseling services

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Retirement readiness

Job summary

St. David’s Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a CT Technologist to perform CT exams with high diagnostic quality across age groups in a fast-paced setting.

You will operate CT scanners, follow protocols, and assist Radiologists during procedures while maintaining accurate documentation and safety standards. Eligible candidates hold ARRT CT and Radiology credentials and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as Radiology Technologist in an acute care setting is required.
• CT procedures experience preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Completion of CT and cross-sectional anatomy coursework.
• Current MRT certification with Texas Medical Board (TMB).
• BLS certification is required.
• ARRT Radiology (R) certification is required.
• ARRT CT certification within 6 months of CT assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT exams in accordance with ARRT standards and department policies.
• Produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality from neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Operate CT scanners and related equipment efficiently and safely.
• Complete timely quality scans and prioritize STAT/urgent cases.
• Assist Radiologists during invasive procedures as needed.
• Ensure documentation in Meditech and logs is complete.
• Maintain CT equipment functionality and safe radiation practices.

Skills

CT imaging

Patient care

Radiation safety

Documentation

Education

One year experience as Radiology Technologist in acute care

One year CT procedures experience (preferred)

Graduate from accredited Radiologic Technology program

CT and cross-sectional anatomy coursework

Current MRT certification with Texas Medical Board

BLS certification

ARRT Radiology (R)

ARRT CT certification within 6 months

Job description

Introduction

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

Benefits

St. David's 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a CT Technologist (CT Tech) you will be responsible for performing CT exams in accordance with standards and practice set forth by the American Registry or Radiologic Technology and Radiology Department policies and procedures. The CT Technologist demonstrates knowledges 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.

• You will consistently produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric age groups.




• You will follow established scanning and viewing protocols.




• You will operate CT scanner (any models) and related equipment efficiently and effectively.




• You will complete quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organizing and prioritizing workflow to meet STAT and urgent demands while continuing to meet OP customer standards.




• You will demonstrate proficiency in scanning trauma, acute and challenging patients; possess skills to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed.




• You will demonstrate knowledge of disease processes and produce studies that optimally identify related anatomy.




• You will demonstrate competence in using the power injector; verbalizes limits of use.




• You will scan patients of all ages, tailoring exam to the age/size/weight/special needs of patients.




• You will complete the required documentation on forms, logs, workstation and Meditech.




• You will assist the Radiologist during invasive procedures, demonstrates knowledge of supplies required and ensures availability.




• You will ensure CT and department equipment is functioning properly.

What qualifications you will need:

• One year experience as a Radiology Technologist in an acute care setting




• One year experience performing CT procedures - preferred




• Graduate from an accredited approved program in Radiologic Technology




• Completion of courses in computed tomography (CT) and cross-sectional anatomy




• Current Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification with Texas Medical Board (TMB)




• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy




• Certified in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (R))




• Certified in CT by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (CT)) within 6 months of CT assignment

St. David’s Medical Center (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-medical-center) , part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/heart-hospital-of-austin) , and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital (http://www.stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-georgetown-hospital) . Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

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

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.