What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accelerated Rad Tech to CT Tech Program position at LewisGale Regional Health System?
Description
Grow your Imaging Career Today!
Apply today to participate in HCA Healthcare's Accelerated Rad Tech to CT Tech Program. We are looking for Radiology Technologists (rad techs) to take the next step in their career through HCA Healthcare’s Accelerated Rad Tech to CT Tech Program. This new program is a 10-week intensive online certification program offered through Houston Community College – Coleman College for Health Sciences. A significant benefit of this program is that participants work, and are paid for, 38.5 hours per week while receiving the necessary Computed Technologist (CT Tech) clinical hours.
Why you should consider participating:
Benefits
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Radiology Technologist like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary And Qualifications
Experience
Preferred - One-year experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a hospital environment.
EDUCATION
Required - Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Preferred - As above, with successful completion of formal computer courses.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Required – ARRT registered. BLS upon hire or within 90 days of employment.
Preferred - ACLS, PALS, NRP
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We are located in Pulaski, Virginia. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140 bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. As a member of the LewisGale Regional Health System network, we provide a full scope of healthcare services. Our hospital is home to the LewisGale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski. The first medical facility in the region to provide a radioactive seed implant procedure which is a radiation therapy alternative for treating breast and prostate cancer. Our accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer comes with many commendations for our program of service and patient care. We specialize in orthopedics and are an accredited chest pain center.
At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
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.
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since 1915, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140 bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. As a member of the LewisGale Regional Health System network, we provide a full scope of healthcare services from our facilities located in Pulaski, Virginia. Our hospital is also home to the LewisGale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski – the first medical facility in the region to provide a radioactive seed implant procedure -- a radiation therapy alternative for treating breast and prostate cancer. Our accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer comes with numerous commendations for our program of service and patient care. We also specialize in orthopedics and are an accredited chest pain center.
At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
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.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Radiology Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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.
Grow your Imaging Career Today!
Apply today to participate in HCA Healthcare's Accelerated Rad Tech to CT Tech Program. We are looking for Radiology Technologists (rad techs) to take the next step in their career through HCA Healthcare’s Accelerated Rad Tech to CT Tech Program. This new program is a 10-week intensive online certification program offered through Houston Community College – Coleman College for Health Sciences. A significant benefit of this program is that participants work, and are paid for, 38.5 hours per week while receiving the necessary Computed Technologist (CT Tech) clinical hours.
Why you should consider participating:
- The program, including tuition, fees and books, is fully covered by HCA Healthcare
- The training includes hands-on, preceptor-led training in addition to one virtual evening class per week.
- The program offers colleagues in radiology technology new opportunities for career growth in the imaging space.
- After completing the program, graduates will receive an Enhanced Skills Certificate
- Registered Radiographer (ARRT)
- One year of experience in a Rad Tech role is preferred - Exceptions for new grads can be made for those who excelled academically and showcased excellent technical skills during clinicals
Benefits
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, 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.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Radiology Technologist like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary And Qualifications
- Prepares patients, collects relevant information for completion of procedures.
- Performs all appropriate general diagnostic radiographic procedures.
- Observant of patients’ conditions.
- Practices and enforces radiation safety as described in Federal standards, utilizing ALARA policy. Adheres to all appropriate hospital and regulatory policies and assists in maintaining accreditation.
- Understands and operates electronic information systems.
- Compiles appropriate records to expedite results.
- Successfully operates mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment within the department, in the OR, and throughout the hospital.
- Participates in continuing education activities to expand/enhance their knowledge of diagnostic radiology and to meet the continuing education requirements of the ARRT.
- Takes call after regular hours as assigned.
- Assures primary area is clean and organized. Offers to assist in other areas of the department when not needed in primary area. Performs clerical and transport duties as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience
Preferred - One-year experience as a Radiologic Technologist in a hospital environment.
EDUCATION
Required - Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Preferred - As above, with successful completion of formal computer courses.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Required – ARRT registered. BLS upon hire or within 90 days of employment.
Preferred - ACLS, PALS, NRP
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We are located in Pulaski, Virginia. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140 bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. As a member of the LewisGale Regional Health System network, we provide a full scope of healthcare services. Our hospital is home to the LewisGale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski. The first medical facility in the region to provide a radioactive seed implant procedure which is a radiation therapy alternative for treating breast and prostate cancer. Our accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer comes with many commendations for our program of service and patient care. We specialize in orthopedics and are an accredited chest pain center.
At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
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.
LewisGale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since 1915, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140 bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. As a member of the LewisGale Regional Health System network, we provide a full scope of healthcare services from our facilities located in Pulaski, Virginia. Our hospital is also home to the LewisGale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski – the first medical facility in the region to provide a radioactive seed implant procedure -- a radiation therapy alternative for treating breast and prostate cancer. Our accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer comes with numerous commendations for our program of service and patient care. We also specialize in orthopedics and are an accredited chest pain center.
At LewisGale Hospital Pulaski, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
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.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Radiology Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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.
