Radiology Technologist PRN

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Radiology Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, 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 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.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
  

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Radiology Technologist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Radiologic Technologist assists the Radiologists or independently performs ordered imaging procedures specific to diagnostic imaging and related techniques, producing diagnostic images for interpretation. Radiologic Technologists must demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Radiologic Technologists must maintain a high degree of accuracy in patient positioning and imaging technique. They must maintain knowledge of radiation protection and safety. Radiologic Technologists provide age specific patient care based on assessment data, current knowledge/skills, department policies/procedures and physician orders.

The Radiologic Technologist serves the following age groups on a routine basis: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.

What you will do in this role:

• Performs physician ordered diagnostic, fluoroscopic and interventional imaging procedures.
• Confirms, clarifies and verifies the physician written or verbal order prior to implementing the imaging procedure.
• Performs and confirms proper patient identification prior to performing the patient procedure.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available.
• Appropriately documents findings relevant to the imaging procedures in Technologist Notes.
• Prepares the patient for imaging procedures, providing education and instructions to obtain desired results, gaining cooperation, and minimizing the patient’s anxiety.
• Appropriately operates imaging equipment, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Appropriately immobilizes patients as required for the examination.
• Identifies, prepares and/or administers appropriate contrast media as determined by the procedure ordered. Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access per orders when applicable to the imaging procedure.
• Determines appropriate imaging technique/exposure factors.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Applies principles of ALARA and radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Implements appropriate infection control and standard precautions.
• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of imaging procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of the patient’s PHI in accordance with the HIPPA.
• Verifies informed consent is obtained for interventional procedures.
• Assists Radiologist with specialized interventional imaging procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
• Initiates basic life support, or other emergency actions when necessary.
• Provides practical instruction and supervision for students and/or other health care professionals.
• Participates in the department and Hospital’s quality control, quality assessment and improvement plans.
• Ensures procedures are correctly billed in a timely manner.
• Maintains supplies for the assigned area(s), ensuring proper use, inventory levels are appropriate and supplies are current.
• Knowledgeable of computer hardware/software programs used to perform job duties.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain and enhance competency and performance. Ensures professional credentials and certification(s) related to clinical practice are current at all times. Completes annual Radiation Safety Training two weeks prior to evaluation date.
• Takes responsibility for professional decisions made and actions taken. 

What qualifications you will need:

• If new hire is a recent graduate of Radiologic Technology training program, must successfully obtain RT registry at least 2 weeks prior to 1st annual evaluation as a Radiologic Technologist at TRMC
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
• State Registered Radiologic Technician
• Registered Radiographer (ARRT)
• Associate Degree

HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball has provided quality healthcare to Tomball, Magnolia and Northwest Houston communities since 1948. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, our 350+ bed hospital is on a 150-acre campus that features designated specialty centers: The Orthopedic Center, The Women’s Center, the Heart and Vascular Center and the Texas Sports Medicine Center. Our services include a Level III Trauma Center, advanced robotic surgery program with 24/7 service, Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, comprehensive Women's Services and Labor & Delivery unit with Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), orthopedic care including joint replacement, and much more. We are committed to providing quality healthcare while making a difference in our patients’ lives. Through exceptional technology and specialized medical staff, area residents receive a full range of medical services, close to home. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Radiology Technologist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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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