Radiology Tech PRN

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak in San Antonio, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Radiology Tech PRN to support a broad patient mix from pediatric to geriatric. The role covers diagnostic imaging, equipment operation, and collaboration with radiologists for procedures.

Applicants should be certified in Radiologic Technology, comfortable with RIS/PACS and Meditech, and committed to infection control and safety. No travel required.

Qualifications

• Certification in Radiologic Technology as required by state.
• Experience with PACS and digital radiography preferred.
• ARRT certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and adult populations.
• Operate general diagnostic radiography equipment and ensure image quality.
• Utilize RIS/Meditech for scheduling, tracking and charges.
• Follow infection control/universal precautions at all times.
• Assist radiologist during procedures and document history as needed.
• Report any equipment issues and maintain clean exam rooms.

Skills

PACS system

Digital radiography

RIS

Infection control

Education

Certificate of Training in Radiologic Technology Program

Associates of Science in Radiologic Technology

Tools

Meditech

RIS

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 Stone Oak.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Essential Job Functions:

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

Additional Job Functions

• May have access to radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• May be called upon to physically witness waste and/or inventory controlled substances with another authorized individual.
• Responsible for maintaining work area ( this includes cleaning exam rooms as well as mobile equipment and stocking linen).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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).
• 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
• (ARRT-R) Radiography must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Certificate, or Associate Degree

No Travel Required

Benefits

No experience Required Years of Experience

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is equipped with the most modern technology available. With over 280 beds, services include emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and acute rehab services. Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. The stroke rehabilitation program has received the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification of Stroke Rehabilitation. We belong to the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Our surgeons and technology offer minimally invasive options to patients. Surgeons from around the country come to train under our world class team. The hospital has been recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A and by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. We have also been recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®. Finally, by Medicare.gov as #1 in San Antonio and #6 in the entire nation. The hospital is 1 of only 102 hospitals to receive Medicare.gov’s 5-star rating. Join our team to be part of the innovation.

"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.