Multimodality Technologist - PRN

About the role

This PRN position will work varied shifts during varied weekdays and weekends based on needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic radiology procedures with two or more specialty modalities of moderate to high complexity.
• May perform other job duties related to admissions and registration, medical assisting and transportation, as needed.
• Works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations.
• Provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic procedures, delivering exceptional patient care, teamwork, and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
• Two years’ combined experience in more than one specialty modality.
• Required BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and Must have one of the following: ARRT-MRI or ARRT-M or ARRT-CT Strongly preferring applicants registered in CT.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.
• Interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.

Quality/Safety

• Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.
• Uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff and general public, and follows radiation safety standards.
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures.
• Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
• Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
• Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
• Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use.
• Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventative maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
• Aids in the implementation and education of department-based safety initiatives and standards of practice.

Growth/Innovation

• Participates in special projects, department initiatives or shared governance activities and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development.
• Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging co-workers and students, as applicable, in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.
• Sets and achieves personal development goals and completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.

Supplemental Requirements

• Work Attire: Uniform: No, Scrubs: Yes, Business professional: No, Other (department approved): No.
• On-Call*: Yes.
• Travel**: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No, May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No.