Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist St. Elizabeth Hospital

Overview

Patient Population:
Neonates (0-4 weeks).

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

• Performs duties for any 2 imaging modalities (e.g., 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 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. Use of 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 patient safety, equipment or image quality.
• Provides radiation protection and other protection specific to the 2 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 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 medication administration 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.

Certification and registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) is 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, American Heart Association (required at hire for some locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at others). State licensure is preferred unless required by the state where the job is performed.

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

1 year of experience in healthcare environment (preferred).

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred);
Picture Archiving and Communications 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

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