Radiology and Interventional Technologist

Description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Radiology and Interventional Technologist with Heart Hospital of Austin you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Heart Hospital of Austin 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.

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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Under the leadership of the Director and/or Manager of Imaging Services, this role provides technical assistance to all physicians working in the Surgical and Imaging departments with both diagnostic and interventional procedures. Responsible for the day‑to‑day clinical, technical and operational functions within the Imaging department. This includes, but is not limited to, the efficient, effective procurement, utilization and stewardship of all technical, physical and human resources.

Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to care provided to all age groups of patients in area, ranging from neonate to geriatric. Participates in performance improvement activities within the Interventional department and participates in CQI activities. This position requires compliance with all Joint Commission, state, federal, Corporate Radiation Right, and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

Must possess critical thinking skills and strive to create and maintain great relationships with all facility stakeholders.

• Perform radiological and interventional procedures in a timely manner; document required information and communicate to primary physician and direct care staff pertinent information.
• Coordinate and assist the care of patients assigned in collaboration with other radiology technologists, physicians, nurses and allied health staff.
• Evaluate patient condition in order to adequately perform radiological and interventional exams.
• Inform and explain procedure to be performed to patients and what is expected in terms of their cooperation.
• Provide comprehensive direct patient care and assure a safe and comforting environment.
• Consult with other staff as necessary to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Assure that the necessary clinical equipment and supplies are available and are safely utilized.
• Possess the knowledge of growth and development of patients across the life span (neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
• Perform Point of Care procedures in a…