Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist

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The Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal departmental functions. Demonstrates and implements skills and knowledge in using all radiographic and/or CT/MR equipment, following all related protocols and procedures. Engages in producing high quality imaging exams/images within the appropriate length of time for required radiologic procedure. Maintains compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

• Confirms patient's identity, body part and body side for every patient prior to the imaging procedure.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of radiology equipment and procedures and engages in producing quality radiographic exams.
• If needed, reviews exams with the radiologists as to important anatomic detail and areas of abnormalities.

• Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies.
• Communicates with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patient’s chart to assist in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.
• Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
• Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to ensure they are within acceptable limits when applicable. Responds and follows up on critical test findings.

• Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat, clean and safe condition. Cleans and disinfects equipment maintains supply of linen in the room.
• Ensures safety of patients and employees. Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical and mechanical hazards.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.
• Checks stock supply levels and maintains supplies at par level and assists with supply maintenance and utilization.

• Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements.
• Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies.
• Maintains proper sterile or aseptic technique for procedures as indicated.
• Always washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.

• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operation.
• Inputs and verifies all data in EMR (EPIC) and PACS/RIS.
• Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.

Experience Qualifications

• Required:
  
  1 year of experience as a registered technologist.
• Required:
  
  1 year of CT or MRI technology experience

Education Qualifications

• Required:
  
  Associates Degree from an accredited institution or 2-year certification program in Radiologic Technology (including training from United States Armed Forces).

Licenses and Certifications

• Required:
  
  Basic Life Support Health Care Provider
• Required:
  
  Limited Lab License (WJMC)
• Required:
  
  Two advanced modality registries required (MRI, CT, US, Mammography)

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

• Medium:
  Medium physical requirements
  - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

• Sitting - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Standing - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Walking - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs -…