Radiology Technologist

About the role

We are seeking a(an) Radiology Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides health care services, applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by; or at the request of a licensed practitioner.
• Exercises professional judgment in performances of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.
• Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
• Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific needs.
• Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.
• Performs all diagnostic and screening imaging procedures including ER, surgical, fluoroscopic and portable procedures.
• Affords assistance to physicians and radiologists in procedures requiring sterile technique.
• Prepares and administers radiopaque contrast media needed for radiologic exams.
• Affords assessment of patient’s condition prior to and during all radiologic procedures.
• Performs other Department related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an educational program in radiology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or graduate of an American Medical Association approved program in Radiologic Technology or a military training program of equivalent standards.
• Associates Degree or higher in Radiologic Technology.
• One year of experience as a Radiology Technologist - preferred.
• Licensed Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) with the Texas Medical Board.
• Registered technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists primary certification in Radiography - ARRT (R).
• If hired prior to 4/13/2012 and the technologist has been performing x-rays since 1987 and was grandfathered in by the State of Texas, only MRT or CMRT license required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an educational program in radiology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or graduate of an American Medical Association approved program in Radiologic Technology or a military training program of equivalent standards.
• Associates Degree or higher in Radiologic Technology.
• One year of experience as a Radiology Technologist - preferred.
• Licensed Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) with the Texas Medical Board.
• Registered technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists primary certification in Radiography - ARRT (R).
• If hired prior to 4/13/2012 and the technologist has been performing x-rays since 1987 and was grandfathered in by the State of Texas, only MRT or CMRT license required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as 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.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are typically 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.