Multimodality Tech Days

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.
• 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
• Cardiac experience preferred
• 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
• 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
• ARRT-CI Cardiac-Interventional (ARRT-CI), ARRT-CV Cardiovasc-Inter Rad (ARRT-CV)
• Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT), unless the role is MRI and Ultrasound

Key Success Factors

• Able to perform high quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficient in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful during stress. Take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service.
• Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate care for all age groups.
• Able to serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members. Also, train current teams about new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.