Radiology Tech PRN

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Radiology Technologist for PRN shifts. The role requires operating digital radiography equipment, supporting radiologists, and upholding infection control standards to deliver high-quality patient imaging.

You will work with the RIS and Meditech systems to schedule and track exams, while maintaining patient comfort and safety. The ideal candidate holds Texas MRT certification with ARRT eligibility and valid BLS/CPR, and has prior

Qualifications

• Education: Certificate or Associate degree in Radiologic Technology.
• Licenses: Texas Medical Board Radiologic Technologist certification; ARRT certification within 6 months of hire.
• CPR/BLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to pediatric to adult patients with radiologic procedures.
• Operate digital radiography equipment and PACS imaging workflows.
• Utilize RIS/Meditech for scheduling, tracking and charging exams.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Assist radiologist during procedures and obtain patient history as needed.
• Report equipment issues to supervisor and ensure safe operation.

Skills

PACS system

Radiology procedures

Patient care

Safety protocols

Communication

Education

Certificate of Training in Radiologic Technology Program

Associates of Science in Radiologic Technology

Tools

RIS

Meditech

PACS

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 PRN today with Methodist Hospital Westover Hills.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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:

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 Associate Degree, or Certificate
• (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 Westover Hills, 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 Westover Hills is strategically situated near the Highway 151 and Loop 1604 corridor, making it easily accessible for the growing communities of San Antonio and its western suburbs. As a full-service, acute care hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional level of healthcare that meets the needs of our rapidly expanding population. Our state-of-the-arts facility boasts advanced technology and world-class care in a beautifully designed environment - perfect for providing the high-quality patient experience that Methodist is renowned for.

Covering an impressive 225,000 square feet, our hospital features 54 beds and offers a comprehensive range of services. These include adult and pediatric emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, orthopedics, robot-assisted surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, as well as pulmonology and gastroenterology. At Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, we are dedicated to your health and well-being.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"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

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.