Multi Modality Technologist

Essential Functions

• Documents appropriate information in patients’ charts.
• Sets up and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual.
• Able to start and maintain IV lines.
• Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes.
• Presents high quality images to Radiologists.
• Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual.
• Documents appropriately in patients chart.
• Completed injector training.
• Reviews patient’s condition, history, and physicians order; consults radiologist with any questions.
• Determines proper positioning, and selects correct patient from work list.
• Routinely prepares the patient and the equipment for the upcoming procedure.
• Edicates the patient and/or family regarding the procedure to be performed.
• Provides professional age-specific interaction with patients.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General Studies Graduate - Accredited Radiography Technologist Program
• ASRT Certificate - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• BLS Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.
• ARRT Advanced CT Registry
• ARRT Advanced Mammography Certification

Preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Job Description

Promotes a cooperative and professional atmosphere with emphasis on patient care. The Technologist is required to work with patients in age group specific environments: pediatric, geriatric, febrile, and acute care; adjusting technique and positions for optimal examinations. The Technologist is responsible for exam room presentation, patient transportation, entering exams into the Radiology Information System, scheduling radiology exams, educating patients on exam prep instructions, obtaining correct orders and paperwork for records, billing, and communicating with Medical Staff as requested. Technologist will obtain and maintain the knowledge needed for the PACS. The Technologist may share on call duties. Depending on the needs of the care environment may be responsible for evenings, weekends and holidays as directed by the department leader. The Technologist reports equipment malfunctions/failures to their immediate Supervisor, Maintenance staff, or Bio-med service as appropriate. The Technologist follows all policies and procedures as set by the Medical Imaging Department, the facility and the organization.