Radiology Technologist
Reston Hospital Center
Reston, VA
Days

Shift: Days (No Weekends)

Description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Rad Tech Specialty Reston Hospital Center

Benefits

Reston Hospital 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 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

The Radiology Technician Specialty performs radiographic procedures using fixed and portable units in the imaging department, nursing units, and Cardio/IR suites. Assists physicians in fluoroscopy using fixed and portable units. Practices radiation safety and observes universal precautions at all times. Pursues professional development for the continual improvement of patient care. Performs related work as required.

We are seeking a Rad Tech Specialty for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Utilizes appropriate resources to complete assignment within allocated time period. 
• Adapts to changes in volume/acuity demands. Remains calm in crisis situations. 
• Adheres to Attendance and Tardiness Policy. Supports responsible staffing decisions (cancels, places staff on hold/on call, calls in on hold/on call staff appropriately). 
• Demonstrates efforts to eliminate waste. 
• Reports to work on time and is ready to start work. 
• Consistently utilizes Kronos system to document hours of work. 
• Demonstrates problem solving ability using appropriate resources. 
• Serves as a resource as needed in an effective manner to unit and other departments. 
• Is supportive of administrative decisions. 
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation, works well with others. 
• Is flexible in meeting staffing and scheduling requirements of the department. 
• Has working knowledge of the operation of Department or seeks guidance from appropriate personnel. 
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and correctly completes work order. 
• Assures safe and clean environment. Keeps hallways clutter free and rooms neat. 
• Utilizes standard precautions by wearing protective equipment (goggles, gowns, gloves and uses correct handwashing techniques). 
• Consistently strives to improve performance. 
• Makes suggestions for improvement. 
• Is receptive to new ideas. 
• Is cognizant of age specific, cultural and physical needs of customer in providing service. 
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient/other information. 
• Gives accurate and concise reports. 
• Keeps the Department Director informed on reportable situations and department needs. 
• Interacts with patients, doctors and visitors with grace and tact. 
• Gains patient/family confidence. 
• Attends and participates in staff meetings or reads minutes. 
• Participates in unit/department orientation/preceptorships. 
• Accepts responsibility for assessment of self-learning needs and identifies resources to accomplish continued personal and professional development. 
• Actively participates in hospital and department committees as assigned. 
• Attends all mandatory in-services annually. 
• Makes independent decisions.
• Requires minimum supervision. 
• Displays professional pride. 
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to HCA’s Code of Conduct. 
• Conduct reflects HCA’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct. 
• Performs all radiologic and fluoroscopic procedures following departmental protocols. 
• Communicates to the patient the nature of the procedure and answer questions clarifying the procedure for the patient. 
• Assures patients' rights and privacy are maintained.
• Reports any significant problems related to patients, physicians, x-ray procedures, housekeeping, maintenance, supplies, or personnel to Technical Director and or immediate supervisor. 
• Responsible for proper documentation and maintenance of all required department records. 
• Maintains equipment and work areas. 
• Responsible for refurbishing department supplies in procedure rooms. 
• Assists in transporting patients to and from the Radiology Department. 
• Upon leaving the department, ensure all appropriate equipment is properly shut off.

What qualifications you will need:

Education: 

• Graduate of a program in radiologic technology approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association or documented equivalent education. 

Licensure: 

• Current certification by the American Registry of Radiology: Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as an RT(R) or eligible for registry. Note: Registry eligible applicants must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• BCLS certification REQUIRED. 

Experience: 

• Ability to perform radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures following accepted standards and departmental protocols.

Reston Hospital Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1986. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 230+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Reston and the growing Northern Virginia region. We offer a full range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care. Our hospital specializes in maternal/child health, surgical services on both an inpatient and extensive outpatient basis. We offer urological services including lithotripsy. Our cancer care offers state-of-the-art radiation therapy, rehabilitation therapy programs and a wide array of diagnostic imaging capabilities. Reston Hospital Center is a certified Stroke Center, certified Total Joint Center and the only accredited Chest Pain Center in Northern Virginia. We are the only Hospital in Northern Virginia to receive Joint Commission designation as a Top Performer on Key Quality measures for multiple consecutive years.

At Reston Hospital Center, 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.

"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

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Rad Tech Specialty opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

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.