Multi Modality Tech XRay and CT or MRI

Description

A Brief Overview
Shifts: A variety of shifts are available including full-time, part-time, and PRN (location specific) Ask your recruiter for more details.

Will consider new graduates.

A  Brief Overview
A Multi modality Tech provides diagnostic patient care services and related diagnostic procedures in more than one Radiology modality. The Multi modality Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of imaging equipment, and for performing diagnostic examinations using multiple modalities. The Multi modality Technologist is also responsible for the daily operations of the department he/she is scheduled to work, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The technologist maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase the level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. What You Will Do

• Must be actively and consistently working in more than one modality.
• Consistently follows hospital and department guidelines and standards for patient identification and safety, including ALARA, Image Gently, and Image Wisely.
• Demonstrates competency in patient and technical imaging skills by producing a variety of radiological exams and procedures while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
• Provides age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
• able to perform all applicable equipment quality control.
• Accurately records all requested database/log records.
• Displays a commitment to hospital mission and values.
• Maintains licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Effectively follows directions to maintain compliance with state and federal agencies, and readiness for inspection by regulatory bodies (DNV, Joint Commission).
• Proficient at instructing students and new staff after 1 year of experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• Use administrative skills to contribute to the successful operation of the department by entering and completing correct billing codes in the RIS.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides training, mentorship, and preceptorship to current and new technologists and students within modalities
• Collaborates effectively with co-workers and staff within the department and throughout the institution to ensure that assignments and/or projects are completed in a professional and effective manner.
• Participates in regulatory activities as needed.
• Contributes to the safe, efficient, and successful operations of the department through effective communication.
• Effectively communicates with ordering providers and/or radiologists to properly protocol patient studies.
• Ensures all equipment is functioning and demonstrates ability to initiate service repair process
• Maintains a responsibility for self-development with support for the learning environment of the hospital and the department of Radiology.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining all applicable equipment Quality Control, database records, and/or logs.
• Assist Team Lead, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education Qualifications

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Associate's Degree or completion of an accredited 2-year program in a school of Radiologic Technology. (Required) and
• Must meet education requirement for all applicable modalities. (Required)

Experience Qualifications

• 3+ years Experience as multi modality tech (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Must demonstrate effective organizational, written and oral communication skills and knowledge of all various equipment and machines used in each special area as appropriate. (Required proficiency)
• Excellent knowledge of modality specific equipment, computers, PACS, EMR and RIS.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems as they arise.
• Excellent knowledge of imaging and exam protocols.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Required upon hire)
• Certified by the ARRT, NMTCB, or RDMS in at least one modality. (Required) and
• Eligible for certification testing in second modality. (Required) and
• Licensed by the state of Ohio. (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently (50 lbs)
• Carrying - Frequently (50 lbs)
• Pushing - Frequently (50 lbs)
• Pulling - Frequently (50 lbs)
• Climbing - Occasionally (50 lbs)
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

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