Radiology Tech

Methodist Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan in San Antonio, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Radiology Tech. The role supports pediatric through geriatric patient care with exposure to CT and MRI through fully funded development programs and clinical hours during regular shifts.

Operate digital radiography equipment, use PACS and RIS/Meditech, follow infection control, and assist radiologists during procedures. Commitment to safety and quality with growth opportunities within the Methodist Healthcare

Qualifications

• Education: Certificate of Training in Radiologic Technology or AS in Radiologic Technology.
• Must have Texas Medical Board Radiologic Technologist certification and ARRT.
• ARRT-R radiography required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate competency in general diagnostic radiography and digital equipment.
• Use RIS, Meditech for scheduling, patient tracking, and exam capture.
• Follow infection control/universal precautions.
• Accommodate inpatient or urgent exams.
• Monitor image quality and clean image detectors.
• Assess situations and determine appropriate actions.
• Obtain patient history and assist radiologist during procedures.
• Report equipment issues to supervisor.
• Shut down/reboot radiologic equipment as needed.

Skills

Patient care

PACS proficiency

Infection control

Equipment troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate of Training in Radiologic Technology

Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology

Texas Medical Board certification for Radiologic Technologist

ARRT certification

ARRT-R Radiography within 6 months

Tools

PACS system

Meditech

RIS

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Radiology Tech today with Methodist Hospital Metropolitan.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Opportunities for Growth:

We offer accelerated development programs to support colleagues with career advancement into both CT and MRI. These training programs 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 rises.

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:

1. Education: Must have one of the following

? Certificate of Training in Radiologic Technology Program

? Associates of Science or above in Radiologic Technology .

1. Experience: None required

? Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

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

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required: Required:

1. Must have and Maintain Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification from Texas Medical Board.

2. 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, or Certificate, or Associate Degree
• (ARRT-R) Radiography must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, 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 Metropolitan houses 370 bed. We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our women’s pavilion is the only freestanding, center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies. We welcome nearly 3,000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.

Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality. We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited team today.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients 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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Radiology Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.