Radiology Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's St. David's Georgetown Hospital is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform standard, portable, and specialized X-ray exams.

You will prepare patients, acquire radiographs, process films, and forward data to Radiologists for interpretation, while maintaining safety and documentation standards. You will administer contrast media per regulations, ensure image quality for PACS, and follow established safety procedures and aseptic techniques between patients.

Qualifications

• <1>Prepare patients for radiological procedures and take x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety
• <2>Develop and process films and transmit to a Radiologist for interpretation
• <3>Administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations
• <4>Ensure prompt transfer of images and documents to PACS system (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history)
• <5>Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiological procedures and take x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety
• Develop and process films and transmit to a Radiologist for interpretation
• Administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations
• Ensure prompt transfer of images and documents to PACS system (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history)
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines

Skills

Patient care

Radiology safety

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

JRCERT-accredited radiology program

MRT certification

BLS certification

ARRT certification

Texas Medical Board MRT status

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

PACS image transfer

Lead markers compliance

Job description

This position is Monday-Friday 6:30a-3p with some on call.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Radiology Technologist

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Radiology Technologist, you will operate standard, portable, and specialized X-ray equipment to perform routine and semi-complex radiographic examinations used by physicians for diagnosis and treatment. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

• You will prepare patients for radiological procedures and take x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety

• You will develop and process films and transmit to a Radiologist for interpretation

• You will administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations

• You will ensure prompt transfer of images and documents to PACS system (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history)

• You will turn over and prepare room using aseptic technique between patients and clean / sterilize equipment

• You will follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines

What qualifications you will need:

• One year experience as a Radiologic Technologist - preferred

• Graduate of an educational program in Radiology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) OR graduate of an American Medical Association approved program in Radiologic Technology OR a military training program of equivalent standards

• High School Graduate / GED

• Associates Degree or higher in Radiologic Technology

• Current Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification with Texas Medical Board (TMB)

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Certified in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT, (R))

Benefits

St. David's Georgetown Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David's Georgetown Hospital (https://stdavids.com/location/st-davids-georgetown-hospital) is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin,Texas. This medical center features more than 100 patient beds and is known for its Level IV trauma center , Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest PainCenter. The hospital’s range of services include 24-hour emergency care ,inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, andmore (https://stdavids.com/locations/st-davids-georgetown-hospital/medical-services.dot) .

St. David's Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David'sHealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits - St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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