Radiology Tech

Overview

Join us as a Radiology Tech at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, part of the Methodist Healthcare System. The role involves providing diagnostic imaging services to patients across all ages and supporting the team with technical proficiency.

• 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.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Part of Methodist Hospital Stone Oak’s mission to deliver high quality care within a supportive environment.

• The technologist must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care to pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and adult patients.
• Demonstrate competency in general diagnostic radiography, use of digital equipment, knowledge of the PACS system, positioning, procedure preparation and technical factors.
• Responsible for proper use of RIS, Meditech (scheduling exams, patient tracking, image tracking, proper completion of exams, capture charges).
• Understand and follow infection control/universal precautions in the performance of all job tasks.
• Accommodate inpatients or urgent exam requests as the need arises.
• Observe for image artifacts; clean image detectors as necessary.
• Assess situations, consider alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Obtain patient history as needed; assist radiologist during procedures, helping put the patient at ease.
• Advise supervisor of any equipment issues requiring service.
• Demonstrate ability to shut down radiologic equipment and/or reboot computers.
• May have access to radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents and other non‑controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• May be called upon to physically witness waste and/or inventory controlled substances with another authorized individual.
• Responsible for maintaining work area (including cleaning exam rooms and mobile equipment, and stocking linen).
• Support the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System; understand and commit to helping the system and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
• Learn and comply with system and facility safety policies and rules; use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; report unsafe conditions immediately; check with supervisors before performing any job function if unsure about safe procedures.
• Adhere to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrate ethical behavior as expected by patients, colleagues and the community.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Certificate of Training in Radiologic Technology Program or an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology.
• Experience:
  
  None required.
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as…