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Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Special Procedures Technician with Del Sol Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Del Sol Medical Center 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_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 Del Sol Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Special Procedures Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

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:

+ 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.

+ May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedure not routinely taught.

+ Handles equipment in a responsible, professional manner.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Demonstrates Customer Service/Service Plus principles and behaviors appropriately.

+ Receives verbal orders for examination from a responsible practitioner in keeping with their state license.

+ Adheres to prescribed standards for Radiation Safety. Participates in Quality Improvement and Safety Programs.

+ Performs a variety of clerical tasks to include; pulling jackets, inputting/editing exams, and completion of requisition prior to setting study to be read.

+ Takes advantage of opportunities for continuing education as provided by the department or seminars available for the various specialties, cross-training in specialized areas.

+ Ensures appropriate recording of hours worked, adhering to hospital policy.

+ Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED: (list required and preferred separately)

+ High School Graduate or equivalent required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: (list required and preferred separately)

+ Texas Department of Health MRT certification required.

+ ARRT registered or registry eligible preferred.

+ Current BCLS certification required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED: (list required and preferred separately)

+ 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 Center (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/location/del-sol-medical-center/) is a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have **a Level II trauma designation** . This facility has **300+ patient beds** . Our range of services (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/locations/del-sol-medical-center/services.dot) include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic (https://loseweightelpaso.com/) , and a **Minimally 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 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.

"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 Technician 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.