Special Procedure Technician Neuro IR

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Education assistance

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Special Procedure Technician to support radiographic imaging during invasive procedures and uphold radiologic safety standards for patients and staff.

You will ensure accurate records, operate fluoroscopy and related equipment, and maintain current licensure while participating in after-hours call rotations as required. The role requires ARRT-R/RT credentials and an Associate Degree.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in radiologic procedures.
• ARRT-R Radiography credential or RT Radiologic Technologist credential.
• Current TDH certificate for Certified Medical Technologist required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of physiology and anatomy to select and modify technical factors for optimal radiologic results.
• Perform CPR and maintain CPR certification as needed.
• Maintain proficiency with radiology equipment, fluoroscopy, film development and viewing systems.
• Operate and troubleshoot Special Procedures equipment; cross-train in assigned areas.
• Follow Radiation Protection Program to minimize exposure for patients and staff.
• Ensure patient handling, sterility, and room cleanliness; maintain current licensure.

Skills

Radiography

CPR certified

Patient care

ARRT-R Radiography

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

Introduction

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) Special Procedure Technician today with Corpus Christi Medical Center.

Benefits

Corpus Christi Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.


• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.


• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  


• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  


• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  


• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  


• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  


• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  


• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  


• Colleague recognition program
  


• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  


• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Special Procedure Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Responsible for all aspects of patient radiographic imagery for invasive procedures and for radiologic safety precautions as they pertain to the patient, Special Lab Staff and the physician. Plans, carries out records of all radiologic requirements for quality control.

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrates a sound understanding of human physiology and anatomical positioning so that independent selection and modification of the technical factors produce optimum radiologic results.


• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when appropriate and maintains valid CPR certification.


• Maintains skill level adequate for operation and troubleshooting of equipment, video recorder, fluoroscopy, etc., and film developing and viewing equipment.


• Has a working knowledge of all equipment used in Special Procedures.


• Cross trains in specific areas as assigned.


• Maintains ethical relationships with patients, peers and physicians


• Positions and transfers patients


• Practices sterile techniques when necessary


• Follows the Radiation Protection Program minimizing radiation exposures to self, patients and co workers


• Keeps room stocked and clear of clutter


• Maintains current licensure


• Participates in after hour, weekend, and holiday call rotation. Responds appropriately within time set as per department policy.

What qualifications you will need:

• 1-3 years of experience required


• (ARRT-R) Radiography, or (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer


• Current TDH certificate for Certified Medical Technologist is required


• Associate Degree


• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR, or CPR for Healthcare Providers

Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community. Bay Area is our full-service acute care hospital and offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery. The Women’s Center at Bay Area, with its NICU Unit, is also the home of our graduate medical education program. Doctors Regional is our acute care hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic and surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation. The Heart Hospital offers complete diagnostics, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation for cardiac patients. Northwest Regional/Northwest Behavior Health Center provides emergency medical services, laboratory, imaging services and outpatient behavioral health services. Bayview Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient short-term treatment for psychiatric patients ages 12 years and older, as well as substance abuse treatment. Northshore Emergency Center is a full-service 24-7 emergency department in Portland that offers outpatient laboratory, imaging and occupational services. Radiation Oncology offers advanced technology for treating cancer with the latest and most specific radiation therapies available. Our programs focus on the needs of individual patients, while employing the latest techniques and research of 21st-century medicine.

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

\"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

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

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.