Job description
About Del Sol Medical Center
Since 1974, Del Sol Medical Center has provided quality healthcare to El Paso and the surrounding region. As a full-service, acute care hospital in East El Paso with a Level II Trauma designation in Emergency Services, we continue to expand our services to meet the growing needs of our tristate community, providing special expertise in Cardiology, Maternity & Child Services, a Level III NICU, a Center of Excellence designation for our Bariatric Clinic, a Level II Trauma Center, and a newly renovated 32-bed Rehabilitation Hospital. The physicians, nurses and staff at our 350-bed hospital are committed to providing the highest quality care with compassion and integrity.
Benefits: (Ancillary Union & Non Union positions)
We offer an excellent total compensation package, for various positions including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, student loan assistance program, and employee stock purchase program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.
Introduction
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Special Procedure Tech today with Del Sol Medical Center.
Benefits
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Del Sol Medical Center, we offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
- 401K(100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
- Academic AssistanceandReimbursementsfor Tuition and Student Loans
- Employee Discountsincluding Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
- Home,Auto, andPet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Short Term&Long Term Disabilitycoverage
- AdoptionAssistance
- Legal Benefitsand lots more!
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Come join our team as a(an) Special Procedure Tech. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary and Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, makes preparation, operates equipment and assists radiologist perform arteriograms and other special procedures; performs routine radiological procedures and other duties as assigned.
Recognizes the purpose of employment is to prioritize the patient as number one, and to put forth the utmost quality as a Special Procedures Technologist. Performs examinations on patients of various ages from pediatric to geriatric.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Selects and operates equipment, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis, selects proper film size or given exam. Ensures proper identification and collimation, using appropriate markers, prints film as required.
2. May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedure not routinely taught.
3. Handles equipment in a responsible, professional manner.
4. Transfers and properly position patients for examinations in order to obtain desired radiographic results according to physician specifications. Provides immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
5. Assists physician during angiographic procedures, working with specialized equipment. Assists physicians in performance of examinations by mixing and pouring contrast media, administering opaque media, holding and turning patients, assisting in sterile procedures.
6. Demonstrates Customer Service/Service Plus principles and behaviors appropriately.
7. Receives verbal orders for examination from a responsible practitioner in keeping with their state license.
8. Adheres to prescribed standards for Radiation Safety. Participates in Quality Improvement and Safety Programs.
9. Performs a variety of clerical tasks to include; pulling jackets, inputting/editing exams, and completion of requisition prior to setting study to be read.
10. Takes advantage of opportunities for continuing education as provided by the department or seminars available for the various specialties, cross-training in specialized areas.
11. Ensures appropriate recording of hours worked, adhering to hospital policy.
12. Other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES:
1. Individual Leadership/Practices Professionalism: Performs, participates, implements and evaluates personal performance, opportunities for personal growth and ability to change.
2. Customer Service: Demonstrates customer service skills with both internal and external customers. Treats patients/customers as individuals with unique values, beliefs and practices.
3. Hospital/Departmental Policies and Procedures: Knowledgeable of all policies and procedures that affect the outcomes and safety of patient care, and employee rights and responsibilities.
4. Performance Improvement: Performs, participates, implements and evaluates performance improvement activities within the departmental level
5. Financial Accountability: Identifies opportunities for waste reduction and department efficiency
6. Communication: Works as a team member through interaction, assistance and demonstration
7. Job Specific: Special Procedures Technologist
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Physical demands require performing all essential functions of this position as assigned. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may require the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks/activities including but not limited to, back support belts, gloves, masks and safety glasses.
EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:
High School Graduate or equivalent required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Texas Department of Health MRT certification required.
ARRT registered or registry eligible preferred.
Current BCLS certification required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:
Must be able to demonstrate skills in 2 special areas in addition to routine radiography and be able to cover call for those skills required.
Possess skill in 1 or additional areas and be assigned the majority of scheduled hours in that area required.
Successful completion of an ARCRT or ARRT examination with a current license to practice radiographic technology required.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary and to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
- Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic images with a minimum exposure to patients.
- Ability to examine radiographs for the purpose of evaluating techniques, positions, and other related qualities;
- Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement with patients during radiographic procedures;
- Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired radiographic image.
- Ability to help patients from bed or stretchers utilizing proper body mechanics. Have to stand for long periods of time.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Del Sol Medical Centeris a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We havea Level II trauma designation. This facility has300+ patient beds. Ourrange of servicesinclude emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, abariatric clinic, and aMinimally Invasive Surgery Center. Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. 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.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Special Procedure Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
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.
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