Radiology Technologist
4 days agoJob Description
Rad Tech (ARRT)
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon (Five 8 hour shifts)
10p-6:30am
Competitive Sign-On Bonus Available for All Qualified Candidates
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Radiology Technologist with TriStar Summit Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging exams while providing the highest level of customer service and image quality. This role involves coordinating daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring the delivery of compassionate, holistic care that supports the rights and dignity of all patients.
What You'll Do in This Role
Follow quality assurance guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality by adhering to all HIPAA privacy regulations and hospital policies.
Protect patients and employees by strictly adhering to infection control protocols, safety regulations, and emergency procedures for drug reactions or first aid.
Ensure the proper operation of radiology equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and evaluating new techniques.
Perform all requested radiographic examinations as ordered by physicians, ensuring high-quality images that meet site-specific standards and density requirements.
Prepare and position patients for procedures, using immobilization devices and adjusting equipment controls to set proper exposure factors.
Maintain patient comfort and safety during transport and throughout the exam, reducing patient anxiety through clear explanations and answering questions.
Administer contrast agents under the guidance of the site Radiologist and practice radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure for patients and staff.
Document patient care services accurately in department records and address any care-related problems with appropriate decision-making.
Maintain a clean and professional working environment while participating in professional development through workshops and societies.
Follow quality assurance guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality by adhering to all HIPAA privacy regulations and hospital policies.
Protect patients and employees by strictly adhering to infection control protocols, safety regulations, and emergency procedures for drug reactions or first aid.
Ensure the proper operation of radiology equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and evaluating new techniques.
Perform all requested radiographic examinations as ordered by physicians, ensuring high-quality images that meet site-specific standards and density requirements.
Prepare and position patients for procedures, using immobilization devices and adjusting equipment controls to set proper exposure factors.
Maintain patient comfort and safety during transport and throughout the exam, reducing patient anxiety through clear explanations and answering questions.
Administer contrast agents under the guidance of the site Radiologist and practice radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure for patients and staff.
Document patient care services accurately in department records and address any care-related problems with appropriate decision-making.
Maintain a clean and professional working environment while participating in professional development through workshops and societies.
What Qualifications You'll Need
Must be a graduate of an accredited education program in Radiologic Technology.
ARRT R.T. (R) certification is required (or must be registry eligible and obtain ARRT within 12 months of hire date).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
Ability to work cooperatively with all facility healthcare professionals and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
Strong technical knowledge of radiography equipment, patient positioning, and diagnostic imaging standards.
Benefits
Must be a graduate of an accredited education program in Radiologic Technology.
ARRT R.T. (R) certification is required (or must be registry eligible and obtain ARRT within 12 months of hire date).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
Ability to work cooperatively with all facility healthcare professionals and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
Strong technical knowledge of radiography equipment, patient positioning, and diagnostic imaging standards.
TriStar Summit 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
TriStar Summit is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Radiology Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.