Radiology Technologist

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Radiology Technologist opening with Medical City North Hills today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Medical City North Hills, 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Radiology Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply

Job Summary and Qualifications

Operates radiological equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray films as directed by physicians and performs routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices. The North Hills Hospital staff member can expect to care for adult patients, including the older adult through geriatric, and pediatric patients from newborn through adolescence. The attached criteria-based performance evaluation provides a specific set of standards as they relate to age specific competency.

What you will do:

• Demonstrates knowledge of all general radiology exams protocols for specific exams.
• Demonstrates knowledge of exam preparations and patient instructions.
• Utilizes radiation protection methods consistently and uses shielding as necessary.
• Assesses patient lab values for contrast usage
• Obtains patient history and collaborates with Radiologist on proper contrast usage
• Uses PACS and digital readers to process procedures
• Obtains and examines the procedure request for all necessary information for completion
• Follows proper guidelines for image identification with film markers
• Completes all procedures during the shift without interference to quality of work.
• Responds to changes in the work schedule as necessary and show flexibility in job performance
• Demonstrates competence in positioning, knowledge of exposure factors, restraint methods and routine imaging procedures
• Demonstrates competence in all procedures in accordance with the department policy manual
• Demonstrates ability to send images to offsite reading when needed
• Demonstrates good judgement by following written and verbal instructions carefully
• Assists physician as necessary for all invasive procedures to provide best patient care
• Communicates necessary skill to interpret age specific treatment
• Demonstrates ability to modify techniques to assess physical, psychosocial and education needs
• Capable to assist other staff in code needs per protocol
• Ensures medication security by keeping products safe and locked up
• Always verifies the procedure by checking the physician order
• Observes the patient and machine during procedure and reports any change in patient’s condition.
• Uses policy and procedure manual as necessary
• Requests assistance when needed
• Demonstrates an ability to adapt to change
• Performs duties in an independent manner with little direct supervision
• Maintains accurate patient records
• Maintains assigned work area with adequate supplies and equipment
• Assists in the process of orientating new employees
• Participates in quality assessments
• Demonstrating flexibility in interruptions in workplace in a positive manner
• Performs portable exams when needed
• Adheres to sterile technique protocols when performing surgical procedures
• Utilizes safety equipment to protect self, patient and visitors
• Transports patients to and from department
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist
• Registered Radiographer (ARRT)
• Graduate of an accredited program in radiological technology
• Ability to read and follow verbal and/or written instructions or procedures.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with all types of personnel and medical staff members.
• Hospital experience (preferred)

Medical City North Hills is a 165+ bed hospital located in the heart of northeast Tarrant County. Our mission is above all else, to serve, to care for, and to assist in the healing of our patients and their families. We are proud to be pioneers in offering high quality health care in North Richland Hills. We are a Primary Stroke Center, perform spine surgery and joint replacements. We have a comprehensive cardiovascular services department. Our hospital is an accredited Cycle 5 Chest Pain Center with a cardiac rehabilitation program. Other services include minimally invasive robotic surgery and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. We have sports medicine, senior health, wound care and outpatient rehabilitation. Our campus has a women's imaging center and geriatric behavioral unit. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Radiology Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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