Multimodality Tech CT and Xray Part time Weekends

About the role

The Multimodality Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs imaging in two or more disciplines. At least 25% of their work focuses on advanced areas like CT, MR, Nuc Med, or IR. They work with ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol promptly.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards.
• Demonstrates an expertise of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring. Takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set levels. Takes action when the reference level is exceeded, which may include patient follow-up.
• Takes action when the reference level is exceeded, which may include patient follow-up.
• Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients.
• Identifies patient service needs and ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient.
• Establishes rapport with patients and others.
• Communicates clearly and calmly with patients and their families about the test.
• Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepares the patient and area for the procedure.
• Position the patient, use immobilization devices, and move equipment into position.
• Use appropriate settings and exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies.
• Uses sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation.
• Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
• Aids in maintaining the supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, policies, and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate systems, according to department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited Program
• 2 years or more of CT / Xray experience
• Certification/License/Registration:
  • Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) Computed Tomography (NMTB-CT)
  • Radiation Safety (NMTB-RS)
  • Nuclear Cardiology Tech (NMTC-NCT)
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
  • Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) MRI and Ultrasound (ARRT-CI, ARRT-CV)
  • Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) Breast Sonography (ARRT-BS)
  • Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT)
  • Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) Mammography (ARRT-M)
  • Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) Magnetic Res Imaging (ARRT-MR)
  • Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N)
  • Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) Radiography (ARRT-R)
  • Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) Sonography (ARRT-S)
  • Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) Interventional Rad (ARRT-VI)
  • Certified Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT)
  • Registered Vascular Tech (RVT): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in TWO imaging modalities and works routinely in both modalities.
  • Approved modalities: ARRT-R, ARRT-CT, ARRT-CV, ARRT-M, ARRT-MR, ARRT-N, ARRT-S, ARRT-VI, ARRT-BS, ARRT-CI, RDMS-AB, RDMS-BR, RDMS-FE, RDMS-OB, RDMS-PS, RVT, CNMT, NMTCB-CT, RS, NCT, PET or ARMRIT.

Note

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.