Special Procedures Technologist

St. David's Medical Center; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David's Medical Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Special Procedures Technologist to operate imaging equipment and support interventional procedures, delivering high-quality patient care.

The role requires ARRT(R), ARRT(VI), MRT or equivalent, and Texas MRT license, plus BLS. You’ll work in the Interventional Suite with fluoroscopy, Pan Table, injector, and monitors.

Join a Magnet-designated facility known for cardiovascular and surgical services, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two years’ Radiology Technologist experience in an acute care setting.
• 1-2 years’ Interventional Technologist experience preferred.
• Graduate of a JRCERT- or AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program or military equivalent.
• Associates Degree or higher in Radiologic Technology.
• Current MRT certification with Texas Medical Board.
• Current BLS certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy.
• ARRT (R) certification.
• ARRT (VI) certification in Vascular Interventional Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all procedures in the Interventional Suite.
• Demonstrate proficiency with equipment in the Interventional Suite (Fluoro, Pan Table, injector, Monitors).
• Demonstrate sterile technique and maintain sterile field during scrub.
• Prepare patient and room for exams; manage wires and components.
• Serve as circulator during procedures; assist physician as needed.
• Provide patient care throughout procedure and explain the process.
• Pull sheath and apply pressure to puncture site.
• Maintain supply par levels and process special order requests.
• Ensure adherence to Conscious Sedation policy and procedures.

Skills

Radiology experience

Interventional tech

Patient care

Sterile technique

Education

AS in Radiologic Technology

JRCERT/AMA accredited program

Military training program

Radiologic Technology degree

Tools

Fluoro

Pan Table

Med Rad injector

Monitors

Job description

Introduction

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.

Benefits

St. David's 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Special Procedures Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Special Procedures Technologist, you are responsible for operating the imaging equipment and producing radiographs according to the standards and practices set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. You will assists the radiologist or physician to perform both diagnostic and interventional procedures. You will demonstrate knowledge of the human structure and functions, patient care, positioning, principles of radiographic sciences, radiation protection and specialized techniques unique to the Special Procedures environment.

• You will assists with all procedures performed in the Interventional Suite
• You will demonstrate proficiency with all equipment within the Interventional Suite procedure room including but not limited to: Fluoro, Pan Table, Med Rad injector, Monitors, Ultrasound Unit, Control panels for digital acquisition and image transfer
• You will Demonstrate sterile technique as appropriate and maintain sterile field while performing scrub position
• You will prepare patient and room for exams while managing wires and other multiple components required for procedure
• You will perform role of circulator during procedure including: Pull supplies, altering technique as phase of exam requires, Man and operate injector, Communicate to patients family/unit progress, and Answer physician calls/pages during procedure
• You will provide patient care throughout procedure while explaining the procedure to patient and ensure understanding.
• You will pull Sheath and hold pressure to manage puncture/access site
• You will maintain par level of supplies, completing special order requests as needed
• Ensures compliance to established Conscious Sedation policy and procedure

What qualifications you will need:

• Two years’ Radiology Technologist experience in an acute care setting
• 1 -2 years’ experience as an Interventional 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
• Associates Degree or higher in Radiologic Technology
• Current Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification with Texas Medical Board (TMB)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Certified in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT (R))
• Certified in Vascular Interventional Radiology by ARRT (ARRT (VI))

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

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.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.

Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.

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.