CHCP RAD Tech New Grad - Houston

HCA Healthcare • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Radiological Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures requiring rational independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative while conducting standard examinations used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role demonstrates competency in radiation exposure and monitoring, ALARA and dose-equivalent limits, radiation physics, critical behaviors and age-specific care, and appropriate patient identification using two identifiers. The technologist applies radiation protection practices for patients and employees in accordance with ACR, NRC, and ARRT guidance, including time, distance, and shielding. The role also requires knowledge of automatic exposure control (AEC), image processing and quality assurance, image-evaluation criteria, and image distortion, including magnification, OID, and SID.

Requirements

• Completion of a 24-month Radiologic Technology program at an AMA-approved school or an associate's degree in Radiologic Technology.
• Valid ARRT (R) certification.
• Clear and active Texas Medical Board status.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard radiological examinations used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Apply radiation exposure monitoring, radiation protection, and dose-limit practices for patients and employees.
• Use appropriate patient-identification methods, including two identifiers.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in radiation physics, age-specific care, automatic exposure control, image processing, quality assurance, image evaluation, and image distortion.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 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
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance
• Legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree