CHCP Radiology Tech New Grad

HCA Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Methodist Healthcare is recruiting College of Healthcare Professions (CHCP) Radiology Tech graduates for opportunities across its eight facilities. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in diagnostic radiography and patient care. Fully funded accelerated development programs are available to selected colleagues seeking career advancement into CT or MRI; participants complete paid clinical hours during regular shifts. The technologist provides radiographic care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role uses digital radiography and related systems, including PACS, RIS, and Meditech, and involves preparing patients and procedures, assisting radiologists, maintaining clean and stocked work areas, and following infection-control, safety, and ethical requirements. No prior experience is required. Travel is not required.

Requirements

Certificate of Training in a Radiologic Technology Program, or an Associate of Science degree or higher in Radiologic Technology.
No experience required.
Must have and maintain Medical Radiologic Technologist certification from the Texas Medical Board.
ARRT certification at hire or within six months of hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer Certificate or ARRT-R Radiography credential must be obtained within six months of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Perform general diagnostic radiography and demonstrate competency with digital equipment, PACS, positioning, procedure preparation, and technical factors.
Use RIS and Meditech for exam scheduling, patient and image tracking, exam completion, and charge capture.
Follow infection-control practices and universal precautions.
Accommodate inpatients and urgent exam requests as needed.
Observe images for artifacts and clean image detectors as necessary.
Assess situations, consider alternatives, and choose an appropriate course of action.
Obtain patient histories as needed and assist radiologists during procedures, helping put patients at ease.
Notify the supervisor of equipment issues requiring service.
Shut down radiologic equipment and reboot computers when needed.
Handle radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents, and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to procedures; may witness controlled-substance waste or inventory with another authorized individual.
Maintain the work area, including cleaning exam rooms and mobile equipment and stocking linen.
Follow facility safety policies and rules, use required safety equipment and procedures, report unsafe conditions, and check with supervisors when unsure of a safe procedure.
Adhere to the Methodist Healthcare System Code of Conduct and report activity that may violate applicable laws, regulations, or the Code.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Complete initial and ongoing training and competencies defined by the service line, facility, and department or unit.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including 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, 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 and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Selected colleagues in CT and MRI development programs receive fully funded training and are paid for clinical hours during regular shifts.