Radiology Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

About The Position

St. David’s Medical Center is hiring a PRN Radiology Technologist. The technologist uses X-ray to assist with diagnosis and treatment while following state and regulatory requirements and Radiation Right guidelines. The role performs radiographic procedures and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. It requires professional judgment, conduct consistent with medical ethics, appropriate patient care, and recognition of patient conditions that may affect successful completion of procedures. The technologist works with other healthcare team members to support patient care and efficient diagnostic studies, while promoting effective unit operations. Duties include performing diagnostic radiologic procedures, preparing patients, selecting and demonstrating appropriate techniques, using clinical-area equipment, assisting radiologists, and maintaining patient safety throughout exams.

Requirements

At least six months of experience as a Radiologic Technologist in an acute care setting.
Graduation from an accredited Radiology Technology program.
Current Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification with the Texas Medical Board (TMB).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Certification in Radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiologic procedures and produce optimal studies using appropriate techniques.
Use clinical-area equipment, including fluoroscopy, C-arm, tomo, and portable units.
Review physician orders before performing examinations and refer technique or study issues to a senior technologist or radiologist as appropriate.
Use appropriate markers and identification on each exam.
Assist radiologists with procedures and demonstrate sterile technique when appropriate.
Prepare patients for exams and provide care throughout procedures.
Assess patients’ understanding of procedures and provide information at an appropriate level.
Ensure patient safety throughout examinations.
Demonstrate awareness of physician supply preferences and use radiology preference cards.
Verbalize indications for various contrast media.
Work with healthcare team members to support patient care, efficient diagnostic studies, and unit operations.
Follow state and regulatory requirements and Radiation Right guidelines.

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
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
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