Multi-Modality Technologist (Weekend Option) - The Jewish Hospital

About the role

This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus. Modalities include X-Ray and CT. Shift/Scheduled Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Essential Functions

• Performs duties for any two imaging modalities (e.g., X-Ray, CT, MRI).
• Meets any continuing education or clinical requirements as required by 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; use of POC device 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.
• Provides radiation protection and other protection specific to the two modalities for the patient and others.
• 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, following manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rates and pressure.
• Scheduled for on-call as required.

Education

• Associate’s degree from an ARRT-accredited institute or an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography (preferred).

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Certification and registration with ARRT, RDMS or CNMT (required).
• 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)* grandfathered
  • 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)

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a 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
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Professional communication
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred)
• Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred)
• IV Contrast Administration (preferred)

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