Radiologic Technologist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Radiologic Technologist for a full-time day shift. You will perform diagnostic imaging, ensure high-quality images, and support compassionate patient care in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, equipment operation, adherence to safety and HIPAA guidelines, and documentation of care. ARRT certification (or registry eligible within 12 months) and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited education program in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT R.T. (R) certification is required (or registry eligible and obtain ARRT within 12 months of hire date).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all facility healthcare professionals and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of radiography equipment, patient positioning, and diagnostic imaging standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow QA guidelines and HIPAA regulations.
• Adhere to infection control, safety rules, and emergency procedures.
• Operate radiology equipment reliably and perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform radiographic examinations as ordered with site standards.
• Position patients and set exposure factors.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during transport.
• Administer contrast under Radiologist guidance.
• Document care and address issues in records.
• Maintain a clean, professional environment and engage in ongoing education.

Skills

Teamwork

Radiography equipment knowledge

Patient positioning

Diagnostic imaging standards

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT R.T. (R) certification or registry eligible within 12 months

Job description

Rad Tech (ARRT)

Full-Time Days

7:30am-5pm (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri)

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Radiologic Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging exams while providing the highest level of customer service and image quality. This role involves coordinating daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring the delivery of compassionate, holistic care that supports the rights and dignity of all patients.

What Youll Do in This Role:

• Follow quality assurance guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality by adhering to all HIPAA privacy regulations and hospital policies.
• Protect patients and employees by strictly adhering to infection control protocols, safety regulations, and emergency procedures for drug reactions or first aid.
• Ensure the proper operation of radiology equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and evaluating new techniques.
• Perform all requested radiographic examinations as ordered by physicians, ensuring high-quality images that meet site-specific standards and density requirements.
• Prepare and position patients for procedures, using immobilization devices and adjusting equipment controls to set proper exposure factors.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety during transport and throughout the exam, reducing patient anxiety through clear explanations and answering questions.
• Administer contrast agents under the guidance of the site Radiologist and practice radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure for patients and staff.
• Document patient care services accurately in department records and address any care-related problems with appropriate decision-making.
• Maintain a clean and professional working environment while participating in professional development through workshops and societies.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited education program in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT R.T. (R) certification is required (or must be registry eligible and obtain ARRT within 12 months of hire date).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all facility healthcare professionals and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of radiography equipment, patient positioning, and diagnostic imaging standards.

Benefits

TriStar Hendersonville 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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 159-bed facility providing quality healthcare to Sumner and surrounding counties for more than 45 years. The facility is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a designated Level III Trauma Center. The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville features a six-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), spacious maternity suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding services. TriStar Hendersonville also offers emergency services, cardiology, neurology, orthopedic, surgical and wound care services. In addition to its main hospital campus, other affiliates include TriStar Women's Imaging Hendersonville, The Outpatient Center at Hendersonville, TriStar Portland ER and TriStar Portland Diagnostic Center.

In 2022, the hospital was named the first Innovation Hub of HCA Healthcare and Digital Transformation and Innovation (DT&I). The Innovation Hub is a hospital location dedicated to collaborative design and the development of solutions designed to benefit patients and care team members across HCA Healthcare.

Innovation Hubs are central to HCA Healthcare’s commitment to human-centered, clinically-led innovation. They serve as real-life environments for understanding current state friction points, testing, refining, and integrating digital AI solutions to impact how we provide care. This unique environment brings together care teams, administrators, data scientists and technologists to create solutions that will have lasting impact for HCA Healthcare. Learn more about HCA Healthcare and DT&I

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.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Radiologic Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.