Special Procedures Technologist

Description Special Procedures TechnologistMedical City ArlingtonShift: Full-Time, Days (>10 hr. shifts) with rotating weekendsIntroductionLast year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Special Procedures Technologist with Medical City Arlington you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!BenefitsMedical City Arlington, 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 wellbeing401(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 stockFamily 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 moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime 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.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: 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 Medical City Arlington family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Special Procedures Technologist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!Job Summary and QualificationsParticipates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities.Perform special assignments as needed/requested.Serves as a clinical resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care.Takes appropriate measures to ensure safety of patients.Attend staff meetings and in-services.Transport patients safely.Provide care of patients with a variety of medical diagnosis and resulting complications.Prepares room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for patients.Cleans and disinfects special procedure room and equipment.Observes proper Radiation safety techniques on all exams.Ensures room is properly set up for each type of special procedures.Prepares patient for radiography - explains procedures, transfer patient to table, positions patients and assists patient at end of procedure.Processes images in accordance to Computed Radiography and PACS standards.Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific radiographs. (Adjust equipment; determines proper KVP, MA and desired exposure time; position patient; adjust lead shield; and select proper film size.)Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.Participates in the departmental quality assurance/improvement program.Maintains stock supplies (i.e. Catheters) and performs general office duties, (i.e. proper charge codes, procedures completed.)Inspects and reports radiographic equipment and room for any malfunctions within his/her shift.Transports patients as necessary.As required, takes call and works Hospital Holiday.Assists the radiologist in performance of all diagnostic special procedures.Assists with other duties as assigned by the AVP/Director, Imaging Manager/Supervisor/Lead Tech.Efficient in the operation of the PACS and Computed Radiography systems.Provides excellent customer service to our patients, visitors, staff and co-workers.Performs Point of Care Testing for Urine HCG and Creatinine. Calculates GFR.Completes educational activities as assigned.Follows proper procedure for infection control.Assists physician's offices, outpatients and hospital associates promptly and courteously.Positively identifies the correct patient prior to the performance of procedure utilizing 2 patient identifiers.Completes the daily billing - to include reconciliation of the order exams list, Hospital Billing List and the Final Day Sheet.Ensures reports are attached to all exams as required daily.Responsible to train associates on the use of Meditech and other databases as applicable.Assist and support the implementation of a PACS, Voice Recognition Transcription and other systems.Ensures patients sent out to other facilities for other exams are billed appropriately (ie. The Sendout Process).Efficient in the operation of the PACS and Computed Radiography system.Process request for medical Records/Images and can efficiently operate CD burning system. What qualifications you will need:Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateParamedic, or (CST) Certified Surgical Technologist, or (ARRT-R) Radiography, or Associate Degree, or Work Experience in lieu of DegreeMedical City Arlington is a 435+ bed full-service hospital located in south Arlington. Our services include heart & vascular, brain & spine, emergency and trauma care. We have cancer care, orthopedics, surgical and women's services for our patients. Our women's complex has combined clinical excellence with thoughtful amenities including luxury maternity suites and personalized delivery methods. Our culture is what sets us apart. We have formed a team that works together with purpose. We focus on delivering high-quality care in an environment filled with safety and compassion. Our team consists of over 1,400 full-time and part-time nurses, therapists, technicians and other healthcare colleagues. Medical City Arlington is proud to be a leader in Dallas/Fort Worth healthcare. We have nearly 700 skilled physicians that represent a wide variety of medical specialties. We are the official hospital of the Texas Rangers. We form a team that focuses on high-quality care in an environment filled with compassion and service. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.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.í‚ "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 Special Procedures 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Created: 2025-06-26