Multi-Modality Technologist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains active status in the modalities in which they practice.
• Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership, completing projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested.
• Is competent in all exams performed within the assigned modalities.
• Corroborates patient clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
• Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.
• Practices aseptic technique as necessary.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.
• Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
• Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Other duties, tasks as assigned.

Graduate of an accredited radiography program.

Two to four years of experience as a technologist as a Radiographer is required. Experience in a hospital environment preferred.

ARRT registered in Radiography required; the CT credential is required within two years of hire.

IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois.

WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin.

BLS/CPR required within 90 days of hire.

Passing the Driver s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Experience in working with radiologic technologists, radiologists and support staff in a multimodality department.
• Proficiency in mentoring employees and providing corrective action appropriately.
• Experience in obtaining departmental accreditation.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly and effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to foster excellent teamwork in a radiology department.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently.
• Read/comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Basic PC skills.
• Manage stress appropriately.
• Make decisions under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
• Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occupational Exposure:
Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

Neonate (birth - 28 days)

Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)

Adult (18 years - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. Partner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as directed by the director.

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations. The duties include talking or hearing; standing, walking, sitting; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; tasting or smelling; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Works independently, with limited direct supervision.

None.

$35.85 - $53.77

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification…