CT Tech - PRN

About the role

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a CT Tech - PRN today with South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical skills needed to perform CT procedures.
• Use equipment to minimize hazards and maximize patient safety.
• Operate all equipment and manage digital images; prepare the room for use.
• Interpret information to identify the needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and provide care as described in policies and procedures.
• Care for and maintain existing intravenous access; may inject specific medication under physician direction.
• Perform diagnostic procedures with minimal radiation exposure and maximum image quality.
• Demonstrate competency in all areas of computerized tomography, including positioning, procedure preparation, and technical factors associated with CT systems.
• Use all other equipment used in CT Scan effectively.
• Perform examinations according to protocol, radiologist preference, and ACR guidelines.
• Consent patients for metals and contrast and obtain necessary surgical history prior to exam.
• Document in information systems upon completion of procedures; document all STAT reads according to departmental policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and inventory of the lab, including equipment and facilities; follow proper disinfection techniques.
• Restock supplies as necessary; clean and stock carts or work area at the completion of each shift.
• Supply area with items necessary for daily schedule; advise supervisor of any needed items.
• Follow ACR QC requirements according to guidelines and internal policies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiology technology program OR Associates or higher degree.
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility, and department/unit specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Qualifications

• Preferred: Two years CT Technologist experience; Associate Degree in Radiology Technology.
• Required: CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board.
• Preferred: ARRT registry in CT modality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with many common services at no cost or low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.