Multi-Modality Technologist 2 - Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center - PRN

About the role

The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist is to perform any two combinations of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties for any two imaging modalities (e.g., XR, CT, MRI).
• (Ex: ARRT, RDMS)
• Maintains compliance with continuing education or clinical requirements as per regulatory standards.
• Operates equipment, accessories, and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures, and processes of the two imaging modalities.
• Selects appropriate imaging/sequences with consideration given to approved protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. Utilizes POC devices for lab work.
• Applies safety principles with a focus on the two imaging modalities to minimize risk to patient, self, and others that may affect the patient’s safety, damage the equipment, or affect the image quality.
• Verifies patient identification using two patient identifiers and the procedure requested or prescribed by validating the order.
• When required by either of the two modalities, performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining, and/or removing intravenous access.
• When required by either of the two modalities, identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• When required by either of the two modalities, uses a power injector for the administration of medication with approved vascular access device. Follows manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rates and pressure.
• Scheduled for on-call as required.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute or of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography (preferred).
• Licenses & Certifications: Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) (required).
• Required to be competent in two of the following and obtain certification within 12 months: Bone Densitometry (BD), Breast Sonography (BS), Radiologic Technology (R), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), Ultrasonography (S), Nuclear Medicine (N), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI), Cardiac Sonographer (CS), Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI), Mammography (M), Vascular Sonography (VS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).
• Class A CDL or Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) ** for locations with mobile mammography program only.
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH).
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed).

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year of experience in healthcare environment (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• De-escalation
• Physical interventions
• Patient Centered care
• Performing medical and safety screenings
• Working within an interdisciplinary team
• Monitor patient condition during treatment
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patient medical histories
• Analyzing data or information
• Scheduling
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Professional communication
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Pay

Minimum: $35.82
Maximum: $55.52

Schedule

N/A