Radiology Tech

Methodist Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform general diagnostic radiography across patient ages, maintain image quality, and support imaging workflows.

You will operate digital radiography equipment, use PACS/RIS/Meditech, follow infection control, and assist radiologists during procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety. A Texas license and ARRT certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Radiologic Technology certificate and license to practice.
• ARRT certification required within 6 months of hire date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult patients and ensure comfort.
• Perform general diagnostic radiography and positioning with digital equipment.
• Utilize PACS, RIS, and Meditech for scheduling, image tracking and exam documentation.
• Follow infection control/universal precautions in all tasks.
• Assist radiologist during procedures and manage patient history collection.
• Report equipment issues promptly to supervisor and ensure safe shutdown/reboot of radiology systems.

Skills

Patient care

PACS system

Radiographic procedures

Infection control

Education

Certificate of Training in Radiologic Technology

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS system

RIS

Meditech

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

Opportunities for Growth:

We offer accelerated development programs to support colleagues with career advancement into both CT and MRI. Thesetrainingprograms are fully funded by HCA Healthcare, and selected colleagues complete and are paid for clinical hours during regular shifts.

Essential Job Functions:

• 1. The technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and adult patients.
• 2. Demonstrates competency in areas of general diagnostic radiography, use of digital equipment, knowledge of the PACS system, positioning, procedure preparation and technical factors.
• 3. Responsible for the proper use of RIS, Meditech (scheduling exams, patient tracking, image tracking, proper completion of exams, capture charges)
• 4. Understands and follows infection control/universal precautions in the performance of all job tasks.
• 5. Accommodates inpatients or requests for urgent exams as the need arises.
• 6. Observant for image artifacts; clean image detectors as necessary.
• 7. Possess the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action.
• 8. Obtains patient history as needed; assists radiologist during procedures, helping to put the patient at ease.
• 9. Advises supervisor of any equipment issues requiring service.
• 10. Demonstrates ability to shut down radiologic equipment and/or reboot computers.

Additional Job Functions:

• 1. May have access to radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• 2. May be called upon to physically witness waste and/or inventory controlled substances with another authorized individual.
• 3. Responsible for maintaining work area ( this includes cleaning exam rooms as well as mobile equipment and stocking linen).
• 4. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
• 5. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
• 6. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
• 7. Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

• Education: Must have one of the following
• ? Certificate of Training in Radiologic Technology Program
• ? Associates of Science or above in Radiologic Technology .

• Experience: None required

• Preferred- Current or previous experience in the hospital setting to include PACS system and digital radiology.

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required: Required:

• Must have and Maintain Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification from Texas Medical Board.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification either at date of hire or within 6 months of hire date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
• Associate Degree, or Certificate
• (ARRT-R) Radiography must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
• Associate Degree, or Certificate
• (ARRT-R) Radiography must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

No Travel Required

6 months experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Methodist Hospital, 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.

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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.