CT TECH - X Ray - MULTI - Modality - Urbana Hospital

CT TECH - X Ray - MULTI - MODALITY - Urbana Hospital

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Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Ideal Candidate has both XRay and CT License

• Sunday 6p-6a
• Monday 6p-6a
• Tuesday 6p-6a

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist is to perform any 2 combination of procedures with related techniques, producing images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs duties for any 2 imaging modalities (e.g., XR, CT, MRI, ARRT, RDMS).
• Meets continuing education or clinical requirements as required by regulatory standards.
• Operates equipment and accessories, and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures and processes of the 2 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 POC device for lab work.
• Applies safety principles with a focus on the 2 imaging modalities to minimize risk to patient, self and others that may affect the patient’s safety, damage the equipment or affect image quality.
• 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 modality, performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access.
• When required by either modality, identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• When required by either modality, 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.

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.

Licensing/Certification

Certification and Registration with ARRT, RDMS or CNMT (required). Must 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). 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).

Education

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

Work Experience

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

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred). Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred). Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred). IV Contrast Administration (preferred).

Patient Population

• 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)

Working Conditions

• 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 conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• General office environment.
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.
• May be required to work in multiple departments throughout your shift.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and…