Multi-Modality Technologist; CT & X-Ray - Diagnostic Imaging - Allen Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Work Shift: All (United States of America)

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

New Hires are eligible for a $15,000 Sign On Bonus!

• Full Time - 36 hours per week
• Primary Shift Times - 7am-7:30pm
• Rotating Weekend, Holiday and On-Call availability required

The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist performs any 2 combination of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner.

• Performs duties for any 2 imaging modalities. (ex: XR, CT, MRI)
• Meets any continuing education or clinical requirements as required by regulatory standards
• Operates equipment, accessories and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures and processes of the 2 imaging modalities.
• Selecting appropriate imaging/sequences with consideration given to approved protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Applies Safety principles with a focus on the 2 imaging modalities to minimize risk to patient, self and others.
• Provides radiation protection and other protection specific to the 2 modalities for the patient and others.
• Verifies patient identification using two patient identifiers and the procedure requested or prescribed by validating the order.
• When required by either of the 2 modalities, performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access.
• When required by either of the 2 modalities, identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• When required by either of the 2 modalities, uses a power injector for the administration of medication with approved vascular access device.
• Scheduled for on-call as required

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) (required)

Required to be competent in 2 of the following and obtain certification within 12 months:

• Bone Densitometry (BD)
• Breast Sonography (BS)
• Radiologic Technology (R)
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
• Ultrasonography (S)
• Nuclear Medicine (N)
• Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)
  * grandfathered
• Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)
• Cardiac Sonographer (CS)
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)
• Mammography (M)
• Vascular Sonography (VS)
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute or of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography (preferred)

1 year of experience in healthcare environment (preferred)

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
• Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred)
• IV Contrast Administration (preferred)

None

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)
• Not applicable to this position

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be required to use physical restraints
• May be exposed to adverse weather…