Radiology Tech PRN

HCA Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills is hiring a PRN Radiology Tech to provide diagnostic radiography services and support a positive patient experience. The technologist provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients; performs general diagnostic radiography; and uses digital imaging equipment, PACS, and RIS/Meditech systems. The role includes positioning patients, preparing procedures, applying appropriate technical factors, tracking patients and images, completing exams, and capturing charges. The technologist follows infection-control and safety procedures, responds to inpatient and urgent exam needs, checks images for artifacts, obtains patient histories as needed, and assists radiologists during procedures. Additional duties include maintaining exam rooms and mobile equipment, stocking linen, reporting equipment issues, and shutting down radiologic equipment or rebooting computers when needed. The position also supports the Methodist Healthcare System’s mission, policies, and ethical standards, and may involve access to radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents, and other medications as appropriate to procedures. No travel or prior experience is required. Required credentials include Texas Medical Board Medical Radiologic Technologist certification, ARRT certification by hire or within six months, and Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of the employment start date. The role requires a certificate of training in a radiologic technology program or an associate degree or higher in radiologic technology. Hospital experience involving PACS and digital radiology is preferred.

Requirements

Certificate of training in a Radiologic Technology Program or an Associate of Science degree or higher in Radiologic Technology.
Medical Radiologic Technologist certification from the Texas Medical Board, which must be maintained.
ARRT certification, either at hire or within six months of hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.
Complete initial and ongoing training and competencies required by the service line, facility, and department/unit.
No prior experience required.
No travel required.

Nice To Haves

Current or previous hospital-setting experience, including use of PACS and digital radiology.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Perform general diagnostic radiography using digital equipment, appropriate positioning, procedure preparation, and technical factors.
Use PACS and RIS/Meditech to schedule exams, track patients and images, complete exams, and capture charges.
Follow infection-control practices and universal precautions.
Accommodate inpatient and urgent examination requests as needed.
Check images for artifacts and clean image detectors as necessary.
Assess situations, consider alternatives, and choose an appropriate course of action.
Obtain patient history as needed and assist radiologists during procedures, helping patients feel at ease.
Advise the supervisor of equipment issues requiring service.
Shut down radiologic equipment and/or reboot computers when needed.
Maintain work areas, including cleaning exam rooms and mobile equipment and stocking linen.
Follow system and facility safety policies, use appropriate safety equipment and procedures, report unsafe conditions, and seek guidance when uncertain about safe procedures.
Adhere to the Methodist Healthcare System Code of Conduct and report apparent violations.
Complete other duties as assigned.
May access radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents, and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to procedures.
May witness the waste and/or inventory of controlled substances with another authorized individual.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, 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 and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.