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Medical City Healthcare · 1 week ago

Radiology Tech Extern PRN

Decatur, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Medical City Healthcare is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. The Radiology Tech Extern PRN role involves conducting radiologic procedures under supervision, ensuring patient care, and maintaining equipment while adhering to safety protocols.

Health CareHospitalMedicalMental HealthOncology

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in areas of general diagnostic radiography, use of digital equipment, knowledge of the PACS system, positioning, procedure preparation and technical factors

Understands and follows infection control/universal precautions in the performance of all job tasks

Accommodates inpatients or requests for urgent exams as the need arises

Observant for image artifacts; clean image detectors as necessary

Possess the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action

Obtains patient history as needed; assists radiologist during procedures, helping to put the patient at ease

Advises supervisor of any equipment issues requiring service

Demonstrates ability to shut down radiologic equipment and/or reboot computers

Operates x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body

Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns

Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems

Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities

Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff

Assists with transporting patients

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to make independent decisions while maintaining tact, maturity and a positive attitude. Initiative and judgment required in assuming responsibilities

Participates in hospital and/or departmental quality improvement initiatives and seeks to improve department and inter-departmental processes

Assists with other duties as assigned by department leadership

Qualification

NCT LicenseRadiologic proceduresDigital equipmentPACS systemCustomer serviceIndependent decision makingInfection controlCommunication

Required

Must be enrolled in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and in good standing

NCT License issued by the Texas Medical Board within 90 days of hire or transfer

BLS- BLS certification must be obtained by an HCA approved vendor

Benefits

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)