Job Description

Description

Introduction

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

Benefits

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 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Heart Hospital of Austin family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic CT Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary of the CT Technologist

Responsible for performing all diagnostic radiological procedures in a timely manner. Performs procedures according to physician\xe2\x80\x99s orders. As a member of the care team, the C.T. Technologist is responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care. In addition, the C.T. Technologist must be able and willing to cross-train into other appropriate modalities. Under the direction of the Laboratory department, all modalities will be responsible in assisting with the collection of patient specimen(s), the proper labeling of that specimen(s) and the safe delivery to the lab department. Their other duties will include quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities of the CT Technologist

• Perform CT procedures in a timely manner; documents required information and communicates to primary physician and direct care staff pertinent information.
• Coordinate and assist in the care of patients assigned in collaboration with other CT technologists, physicians, nurses, and allied health staff.
• Evaluate patient condition in order to adequately perform CT exams.
• Inform and explain procedure to be performed to patients and what is expected in terms of his/her cooperation.
• Provide comprehensive direct patient care and assures 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 timely manner according to established policy and procedure. Document required information and complies with all Point of Care quality control standards.

Qualifications of the CT Technologist

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Associate\xe2\x80\x99s degree and graduate from an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Preferred: At minimum 1 year experience as a CT Technologist

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

• Current Medical Radiologic Technologist certification with Texas Medical Board (TMB)
• Current American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) Registered Radiologic Technologist RT (R) license
• Current American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT)/Registered C T Technologist, CT(R) license
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

, which is part of St. David\xe2\x80\x99s HealthCare, is a 58-bed hospital. We are one of the highest performing cardiovascular facilities in the nation. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. It features a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department. We have an advanced Executive Wellness Program. Our six operating rooms (ORs), including three hybrid ORs serve the city of Austin. We have three catheterization labs and electrophysiology services as well. It is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs in the world.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World\'s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World\xe2\x80\x99s Most Ethical Companies\xc2\xae 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

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our CT Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.

Heart Hospital of Austin