Radiology Technician Extern PRN

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Radiology Technician Extern PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's South Austin 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 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 Technician Extern 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 Student Radiographer Assists Radiologic Technologists with general patient care, obtains clinical histories from charts, assists patients on and off table, assists with moving and positioning patients, assists with handling of film plates; uploads images into PACS verifying proper exposure parameters, clears dirty linen and puts clean on beds and stretchers, cleans rooms, makes entries into Meditech & PACS completing exam tracking and entering exam notes, performs clerical tasks as needed, assists with maintaining supplies, transports patients as is necessary.

Responsibilities of the Student Radiographer

• Utilize information contained on departmental and/or hospital forms to perform work assignment. Includes understanding, communicating and obtaining information accurately.
• Assist patient in/out of beds, chairs, or wheelchairs.
• Assess essential patient demographics as it relates to the job and obtains additional information to complete the work.
• Assist with ancillary department needs to process patients timely within hospital policies and procedures.
• Distribute departmental and hospital information in the required method (i.e., via electronic interface, forms, vocal and written information) to the appropriate source(s) in an effective and efficient way.
• Comply with all hospital, organizational and department policies regarding documentation requirements (i.e., abbreviations, forms, computer access, authorizations of medical records with date, time and signature).
• Contribute towards the financial success of the hospital by handling, gathering, storing and utilizing departmental and hospital information to achieve the work assignment, duty or responsibility.
• Recognize the potential for increased stress related to dependency needs of others, i.e., children, and elderly parents.
• Immediately dispose of bio-medical and hazardous waste in labeled bio-medical/ biohazardous waste container.
• Answer telephone and relays message to Technologist and/or other Imaging Services Staff.
• Maintain and promotes customer relations.
• Work as a team with Imaging Services personnel in the triage process.
• Provide departments/physicians with demographic information in regard to their patients.
• Transport patients while maintaining safety.
• Assess patient for special needs (i.e. hearing loss, skin fragility, unsteadiness-fall precautions, etc.)
• Assist obtaining patient history (including allergies) from patient/guardian.
• Assist in reviewing prep information with patient in laymen’s terms and provides written material when necessary.
• Assist in documenting patient information pertinent to exam being performed.
• Assist in explaining procedures to patient in terms that (s)he understands.
• Assist in performing exams according to Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Ensure the patient is comfortable and recognizes needs of patient during exam.
• Utilize a calm and understanding approach.
• Provide privacy for patient.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Qualifications for the Student Radiographer

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Second year Radiographer Student of an approved radiographer program.

EXPERIENCE:

• One to two years of experience working in a healthcare setting

LICENSED/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• BLS required within 30 days of employment start date

St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer.

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 Technician Extern 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