Multimodality Tech FT Nights
About Us
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Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Job Summary
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
The Multimodality Technologist will:
- Perform high-quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol promptly.
- Maintain production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards.
- Demonstrate 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.
- Demonstrate and know about proper use of iSTAT point of care testing for obtaining creatinine levels.
- Utilize AIDET to communicate with patients.
- Identify patient service needs and ensure the correct exam is performed on the correct patient.
- Establish rapport with patients and others.
- Communicate clearly and calmly with patients and their families about the test.
- Assess the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
- Prepare the patient and area for the procedure.
- Position the patient, use immobilization devices, and move equipment into position.
- Use appropriate settings and exposure factors.
- Protect patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies.
- Use sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintain hand hygiene.
- Maintain equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
- Work with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation.
- Report issues to management or the appropriate department.
- Assist in maintaining the supplies inventory.
- Ensure people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
- Obtain, verify, and maintain all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, policies, and procedures, etc.
- Maintain medical imaging records in appropriate systems, according to department policies and procedures.
Key Success Factors
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Perform high quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
- Explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
- Provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficient in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
- Perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
- Stay calm and helpful during stress.
- Take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
- 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.
- Demonstrate and maintain current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate care for all age groups.
- Serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members.
- Train current teams about new services and initiatives.
- Take call, if required.
Qualifications
Requirements include:
- Graduation from an Accredited Program
- Less than 1 Year of 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) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
- 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.
- Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT), unless the role is MRI and Ultrasound.