Rad Technologist ARRT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare in Conroe, Texas, is seeking a Rad Technologist ARRT. This role involves performing diagnostic imaging procedures and ensuring patient care according to regulations. Candidates must be certified Radiologic Technologists and hold Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. No experience is required for this position, making it an excellent opportunity for recent graduates. The position offers comprehensive medical benefits, including healthcare and education support.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RT Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer certification is required.
• ARRT Radiography certification is required.
• No previous experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures according to regulations and policies.
• Complete paperwork for each patient, including scheduling and records.
• Verify correct exams ordered for all patients.
• Obtain informed consent for procedures with contrast media injections.
• Ensure patient identification before procedures.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer (RT)

Radiography (ARRT-R)

Education

Certificate or Associate Degree

Tools

Meditech computer system

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure 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.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
• (ARRT-R) Radiography
• Certificate, or Associate Degree
• No Travel Required
• No experience Required

Benefits

• 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At 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. We are a full-service 330+ bed medical center and a tertiary referral center. We are a Certified Primary Stroke Center, an Accredited Chest Pain Center, and a designated Level III Neonatal ICU. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of HCA Healthcare. 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.