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

About the role

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Shift/Scheduled Friday/Saturday/Sunday 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Essential Functions

• Performs duties for any 2 imaging modalities (e.g., XR, CT, MRI).
• Meets continuing education or clinical requirements as required by regulatory standards.
• Operates equipment, accessories and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures and processes of the 2 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; may use point-of-care device for lab work.
• Applies safety principles with a focus on the 2 imaging modalities to minimize risk to patient, self and others that may affect patient safety, damage equipment or affect image quality.
• Provides radiation protection and other protection specific to the 2 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 2 modalities, performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access.
• When required by either of the 2 modalities, identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• When required by either of the 2 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 to be competent in 2 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 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
• Monitoring patient condition during treatment
• Informing medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Recording 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