Multi Modality Ultrasound Technologist–Radiology–Sylvania Emergency Department & Imaging–PRN

Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist is to perform any two 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 two imaging modalities (ex: XR, CT, MRI).
• Meets continuing education or clinical requirements as required by regulatory standards.
• Operates equipment, accessories and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures and processes of the two imaging modalities.
• Selects 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. Uses a point-of-care device for lab work.
• Applies safety principles with a focus on the two imaging modalities to minimize risk to patient, self and others that may affect the patient’s safety, damage the equipment or affect the image quality.
• Provides radiation protection and other protection specific to the two modalities for the patient and others.
• Verifies patient identification using two identifiers and the procedure requested or prescribed by validating the order.
• When required by either of the two modalities, performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access.
• When required by either of the two modalities, identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• When required by either of the two modalities, uses a power injector for the administration of medication with approved vascular access device, following manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rates and pressure.
• Scheduled for on‑call as required.

• Associate’s from an ARRT accredited institute or of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography (preferred).

• Certification and Registration with ARRT or RDMS or CNMT (required).
• Required to be competent in two 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)
  • Class A CDL or Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) for locations with mobile mammography program only
  • BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
  • State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

• 1 year of experience in a healthcare environment (preferred).

• De-escalation
• Physical interventions
• Patient-centered care
• Performing medical and safety screenings
• Working within an interdisciplinary team
• Monitoring patient condition during treatment
• Informing medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Recording patient medical histories
• Analyzing data or information
• Scheduling
• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Professional communication
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

• EPI…