Rad Technologist ARRT

HCA Healthcare; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe is seeking a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) to perform diagnostic imaging procedures under the direction of the Medical Imaging leadership. You will ensure patient safety, verify orders and patient information, and manage documentation and charges in the Meditech system.

The role requires ARRT-R or RT certification, an associate degree, and the ability to respond quickly for on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• RT Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer certification (ARRT-R)
• Associate Degree required
• Must reside within 30 minutes of facility for on-call rotation

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures safely and proficiently
• Complete paperwork: scheduling, orders, logs, records and charges
• Use Meditech for exam ordering and documentation
• Verify correct exam and patient identity before procedures
• Obtain informed consent for contrast injections
• Assemble films, requisitions, and jacket for radiologist interpretation
• Obtain radiologist approval when contraindicators exist
• Respond promptly to inquiries and emergencies
• Adhere to department policies and government regulations

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree

ARRT Certification

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Rad Technologist ARRT you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direction of the Chief Radiologic Technologist, the Director of Medical Imaging, and the Staff Radiologists, the Radiologic Technologist is responsible to safely and proficiently perform diagnostic imaging procedures and related patient care according to, government regulations, physician orders, policies and procedures of the Medical Imaging Department, and policies and procedures of the hospital.

• Reviews and completes appropriate paperwork on every patient as required including exam scheduling, physician orders, department logs, imaging records, consents, medical records, and patient charges.
• Has a good working knowledge of the Meditech computer system and responsibly completes exam ordering, exam completion entries, and exam and supply charging without reminders or supervision.
• Checks medical records on all inpatients and paperwork on all emergency room patients and outpatients to verify that the correct exam has been ordered.
• Verify with the patient their impression of procedure ordered.
• Checks armband of all inpatients and emergency room patients and verbally questions ALL patients to insure the presence of the correct patient before starting any procedures.
• Consistently verifies presence of and/or obtains informed consent on all patients who will receive contrast media injections.
• Completes form and all required documentation of procedure.
• Obtains Radiologist’s verbal approval and/or signature prior to procedure if any contra-indicators are present.
• Properly assembles exam films, requisitions, and film file jacket before submission to radiologist for interpretation.
• Has appropriate information and/or films in hand before consulting a radiologist.
• Arrives to work on time on a daily basis and immediately begins job responsibilities without waiting for instructions or for others to arrive.
• Answers department phones promptly and consistently expresses a polite and helpful attitude on the phone.
• Can verbalize correct emergency code activation procedures and the action required to respond to emergencies.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
• (ARRT-R) Radiography
• General Certificate required
• Associate Degree required
• Must reside within a 30 minute response time to the facility for on call rotation

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, 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.

At HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-conroe) , superior healthcare meets the comfort and convenience of a comprehensive hospital, close to home, in Conroe, Texas. We have been providing high-quality healthcare to the Montgomery County region for more than 80 years. During that time we have grown to become a full-service 330+ bed medical center and a tertiary referral center – all while remaining true to our mission of providing care, above all else. As a regional, tertiary referral center, other hospitals rely on us when higher levels of acute care are necessary. HCA Houston Conroe was the first hospital in Montgomery County to achieve the designation of a Level II Trauma Center . We are also a Certified Primary Stroke Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a designated Level III Neonatal ICU in order to treat for the most vulnerable patients of all ages. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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.

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