Multi Modality Technologist

Job Summary

Up to $20,000 Sign On Available for Qualified Candidates
Performs imaging examinations for both ambulatory or acute care environments.
Performs multi-modality procedures based on ARRT certification level, utilizing a variety of technical aspects that require judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in applying ionizing radiation to obtain diagnostic images.
Promotes a cooperative and professional atmosphere with emphasis on patient care.

Essential Functions

• Documents appropriate information in patients’ charts.
• Ensures the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.
• Presents high quality images to Radiologists.
• Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes.
• Prepares and administers correct amount of contrast, using aseptic techniques as outlined in the Infection Control manual.
• Able to start and maintain IV lines.
• Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge to operate all radiological equipment in the proper setting, patient positioning, principles of radiation exposure/ safety, quality control, image processing, specialized protocols and demonstrates the ability to plan own work.
• Works as a team with other imaging departments to coordinate patient care and flow throughout care environment.
• Provides a learning environment for the students completing their clinical rotation.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Focuses on patient satisfaction by scheduling appointments promptly and courteously.
• Obtains accurate information and properly documents on patient scheduling system.
• Has a positive attitude and customer service mindset.
• Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures in person and on the telephone.
• Proficient with safe handling and moving of patients using ceiling and other lifts.
• Participates in upkeep of department, i.e., cleanliness of work area, preventive maintenance, stocking of supplies, reports all malfunctioning equipment.
• As appropriate, 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.
• Educates 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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer.

Preferred

• ARRT Advanced CT Registry
• ARRT Advanced Mammography Certification