Special Procedures Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The Special Procedures Technologist provides leadership by assisting physicians and training staff, while maintaining an efficient, safe, and pleasant work environment. The role supports the Director, Medical Director, and Physicist in directing aspects of care provided by the medical imaging department. Duties include operating radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs as directed by a Radiologist, assisting physicians with diagnostic procedures, and helping keep turnaround times down. The position also involves transporting inpatients to and from their rooms, explaining procedures to patients, monitoring equipment safety, positioning patients, applying radiation protection techniques, and collaborating with physicians and other clinical disciplines to meet patient-care needs. The Radiographer must successfully complete a competency test and practice AITET daily.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program for Radiographers.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer (ARRT-R) in Radiography.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of work experience in a hospital Imaging Department preferred.
• One year of Interventional Radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with diagnostic procedures.
• Assist in keeping turnaround time (TAT) down.
• Transport inpatients to and from their rooms as needed.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
• Monitor radiologic equipment for mechanical safety.
• Move and position X-ray equipment and adjust exposure controls, including time and distance.
• Operate mobile X-ray equipment in the operating room, emergency room, or at a patient's bedside.
• Position patients and adjust immobilization devices to obtain the requested views.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
• Provide a safe environment for administering contrast material.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluating patient care and recommend areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with physicians, physicists, nursing units, radiation oncology, and other clinical disciplines regarding patient-care needs.
• Assist with training staff and maintaining an efficient, safe, and pleasant work environment.
• Practice AITET daily and successfully complete the competency test.
• Attend annual Code of Conduct program training and act in accordance with the organization's stated values.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
• 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
• Legal counseling
• Consumer discounts

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree