Radiologic Technologist - Weekend Only

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription,-d

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

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

Education support and tuition aid

Fertility and family-building benefits

Life insurance and additional coverage

Job summary

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center in Tennessee is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join our imaging team. The role involves performing radiographic examinations, preparing and positioning patients, and ensuring high-quality images while following HIPAA and safety protocols.

The position requires ARRT R.T. (R) certification or registry eligibility, BLS within 30 days, and ability to work collaboratively with staff in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow quality assurance guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA and hospital policies.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control protocols, safety regulations, and emergency procedures.
• Ensure proper operation of radiology equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Perform radiographic examinations as ordered by physicians with high-quality images meeting standards.
• Prepare and position patients using immobilization devices and set exposure factors.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety during transport and explain procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Administer contrast agents under Radiologist guidance and minimize exposure through radiation protection.
• Document patient care accurately in department records and address care-related problems.
• Maintain a clean, professional environment and pursue ongoing professional development.

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

8am-11:30pm (Sat/Sun). 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 nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Weekend Only. 2-16 hour shifts. 8am-11:30pm (Sat/Sun). 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 nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

What you'll 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 Existing staff 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

• 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

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 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.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- 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.