HCA Healthcare

Radiology Technician

Posted on: 16 Jan 2021

El Paso, TX

Job Description

Description

SHIFT: Mixed (rotating weekends)
SCHEDULE: Full-time

About Del Sol Medical Center

Since 1974, Del Sol Medical Center has provided quality healthcare to El Paso and the surrounding region. As a full-service, acute care hospital in East El Paso with a Level II Trauma designation in Emergency Services, we continue to expand our services to meet the growing needs of our tristate community, providing special expertise in Cardiology, Maternity & Child Services, a Level III NICU, a Center of Excellence designation for our Bariatric Clinic, a Level II Trauma Center, and a newly renovated 32-bed Rehabilitation Hospital. The physicians, nurses and staff at our 350-bed hospital are committed to providing the highest quality care with compassion and integrity.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent total compensation package, for various positions including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, student loan assistance program and employee stock purchase program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Radiologist, performs Radiology Services procedures at a technical level requiring no constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures required. Recognizes the purpose employment is to prioritize the patient as number one, and to put forth the utmost quality as a Technologist. Performs examinations on patients of various ages from pediatric to geriatric.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Selects and operates equipment, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis, selects and loads proper film cassettes, using film markers correctly and consistently, develops film as required.

Transfers and properly positions patients for examinations in order to obtain desired radiographic results according to physician specifications. Provides immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.

Assist physicians in performance of examinations by mixing and pouring contrast media, administering opaque media, holding and turning patients, assisting in sterile procedures, and other related duties as required.

Performs a variety of clerical tasks to include: inputting/editing exams, and completion of requisition prior to sending images to radiologist for interpretation.

Receives verbal orders for examinations from a responsible practitioner in keeping with the state license.

Demonstrates Customer Service/Service Plus principles and behaviors appropriately.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

High School Graduate.

Associate Degree or equivalent in Radiological Technology required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Texas Department of Health MRT certification required.

Current BCLS certification required.

ARRT registered or registry eligible preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:

Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, radiographic techniques, and radiation protection concepts and techniques required.

Knowledge of radiographic physics, knowledge of medical terminology required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Reads and writes basic English, with the basic skills necessary to interpret physician's orders.

Ability to lift in excess of 100 pounds with assistance from other staff.

Knowledge of department, hospital and universal infection control policies.

Must have effective communication and listening skills.

Must attend all department/hospital-mandated classes such as infection control, fire, safety, etc, in a twelve-month period.

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

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HCA Healthcare

Nashville, TN

HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides health care services. The company operates general, acute care hospitals that offer medical and surgical services, including inpatient care, intensive care, cardiac care, diagnostic, and emergency services; and outpatient services, such as outpatient surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy, cardiology, and physical therapy services. It also operates psychiatric hospitals, which provide therapeutic programs comprising child, adolescent and adult psychiatric care, and adolescent and adult alcohol and drug abuse treatment and counseling.

In addition, the company operates outpatient health care facilities consisting of freestanding ambulatory surgery centers, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, physician practices, and various other facilities. As of December 31, 2018, it owned and operated 179 hospitals and 123 freestanding surgery centers located in 20 states and the United Kingdom. The company was formerly known as HCA Holdings, Inc. HCA Healthcare, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

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