Special Procedures Technologist

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St. David's South Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, offers a national‑level acute care facility with a range of complex specialties. The Special Procedures Technologist will support interventional radiology and diagnostic procedures, ensuring safe and effective imaging services.

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 free telemedicine services and free Air Med 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.

The Interventional Radiology Technologist is responsible for all aspects of diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in the Specials Suite.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operates and positions the fluoroscopy and digital imaging efficiently and effectively, demonstrating ability to troubleshoot errors.
• Pan‑table to accurately visualize requested views.
• Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images and ensures proper film  images.
• Provides patient care in coordination with team members, ensuring clear, effective communication regarding patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in inpatient physical and mental status, informing nurse/radiologist.
• Sets up the ultrasound unit for the radiologist to operate and sends placement images to PACS.
• Completes lab/micro orders for specimens collected in procedures and handles them according to policy.
• Assists in code, operates related non‑imaging equipment, and anticipates patient care needs of the nurse.

• Demonstrate safety skills when operating the power injector, adhering to set guidelines.
• Perform scrub role during invasive procedures, including competent assistance, anticipation of physician needs, sterile technique, management of procedure wires and catheters, and hemostasis.
• Label all fluids and medication as outlined in policy.
• Apply procedural pause on all exams; verify order matches and indicators for procedure are appropriate.
• Ensure medications, sharps, and contrast are handled securely and according to policy.
• Conduct fall assessment when acquiring patients from the room and returning patients to ED/ISS or post‑portable procedure.
• Apply radiation safety practices consistently and protect patients and staff from unnecessary exposure.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; keep rooms and cabinets clutter free.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and providing performance feedback for team members.

Education: Graduate of an American Medical Association‑approved program in Radiologic…