Per Diem​/PRN Multimodal Technologist

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a per diem / prn Multimodal Technologist for a per diem / prn job in Dallas, Texas.

• Specialty:
  Multimodal Technologist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Up to 40.00 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Per Diem

Location:

Moody Outpatient Center

Primary Purpose

Responsible for performing routine to complex quality images in at least two different modalities on a routinely scheduled basis.

Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited imaging program for their primary pathway.

Examples:

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Radiography (with certification in Mammography
  )
• Sonography

• If registered by ARRT; must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification from Texas Medical Board
• Must be credentialed through ARRT and /or RDMS
• Must possess two or more imaging subspecialties:
• Breast Sonography (BR)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
• Mammography (M)

• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross Rescuer
• Military Training Network

• Must be able to demonstrate time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate advanced computer skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate routine to complex positioning ability to achieve images which meet quality criteria.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
• Must be able to perform a team lift when setting up and removing moveable steps to the mobile mammography van.

• Must commit to work in any location or in any certified capacity as assigned by the leader (example 60% mammography and 40% in MRI).
• Performs the responsibilities depicted on the service area job description (example Mammo Technologist and/or MRI Technologist).
• Performs advanced imaging in at least two modalities and produces quality images for radiologists. Evaluates patient history and physicians orders to ensure appropriate procedures are performed.
• Complies with the Quality Control Program of the imaging service area to adhere to the quality requirements of Parkland.
• Maintains proper documentation on all relevant information systems to track the procedures performed on each patient.
• Communicates and consults with patients informing them of procedures to be performed to ensure that patients are as comfortable as possible.
• Proactively monitors workload between imaging service areas and communicates availability to modality leadership.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of Parkland.
• Provides training and supervision to imaging students as they rotate through areas to ensure education requirements are met.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with employees, medical staff, patients and visitors to ensure efficient work processes. Serves as a resource person for other technologists.
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement Programs, upholds 'ICARE' values and it's relationship to the work environment.
• Attends department and modality meetings satisfactorily.

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in…