Multi-Modality Technologist, Full Time

General Summary Of Duties

The Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist is responsible for producing diagnostic Imaging studies across various Imaging modalities. These modalities include CT, MRI and Diagnostic Radiography. The Technologist is a versatile individual that can float between modalities throughout a workday. The candidate must demonstrate expert skills in one of the following specialized modalities: MRICT

Requirements

• ARRT required
• State registration required
• Advanced certification and at least 2-3 years in one of the following modalities: CT and MRI
• BLS Certified
• Possess a level of clinical expertise and competency in cross sectional anatomy
• Must have the ability to handle critical care situations

Essential Functions

• General Clinical Practice
• Know and demonstrate proficiency of all MRI and CT examinations performed at facility.
• Maintains the safety of the MRI suite in conjunction with patients and multidisciplinary staff.
• Promotes radiation safety by using the ALARA concept.
• Evaluates examination orders for pertinent clinical information and assesses needs of patient and requirements for the exam in conjunction with the radiologist.
• Follows procedure protocols and policies established by the department.
• Employees also work with Radiologist and other employees on the improvement of protocols as needed.
• Employees must be able to be onsite within 30 minutes when on call.
• Employees must be able to recognize emergent patient conditions and act on them accordingly.
• Absists in the transportation of patients to and from the Imaging Department.
• Absists in assisting with sterile fields.
• Absists in assisting with venipuncture skills and preparing and administering contrast materials.
• Absists in coordinating critical patient transport with appropriate nursing personnel as applicable.
• Absists in collaborating with Patient Services and anesthesia as needed.
• Absists in assessing patient condition; preserving patient safety through proper use of immobilization devices.

Teaching/Personal Knowledge

• Provide a positive environment for employees to seek their highest potential.
• Provide appropriate information and instruction to patients and family.

Department Policy and Procedure

• Identify anatomical orientation, sequencing of images and verify accurate patient identification of images for accurate record retention and archiving.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient and facility related information.
• Care of Environment and Equipment
• Supplies and equipment necessary for patient care are stored in an organized and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate correct and safe techniques in the use of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff according to facility Policies.

Information Processing

• Use computer systems in documenting, correctly and accurately, patient information.
• Verify accurate charge capture for procedures performed.
• Accurately transcribe physician orders and facilitate correcting mistakes or unclear orders with appropriate people.

Quality Improvement and Safety

• Report all safety hazards that could harm patients, visitors, or other facility employees.
• Assist in identifying appropriate indicators for the department’s Quality Improvement programs.
• Initiate occurrence reports when problems are identified.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.