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University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Webster, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an open-pooled position where applicants' education/experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate. The Multi-modality Technologist I provides quality imaging and patient care within two (2) medical imaging modalities, with MRI, CT, Mammography, or X-ray being the primary modality. They perform imaging procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients in a clinic or hospital setting as requested by the ordering physician or other licensed provider, under the general supervision of a Radiologist for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols. The Technologist I must effectively explain procedures to patients, be competent in performing them, and provide care while obtaining diagnostic quality images. They will meet all qualifications and requirements for their certified modalities and work a minimum of 40% of the time in the second modality. The position may require flex shifts and support at different UTMB Campuses. The Multi-modality Technologist II provides quality imaging and patient care within two (2) medical imaging modalities. They perform imaging procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients in a clinic or hospital setting as requested by the ordering physician or other licensed provider. The Technologist II will meet all qualifications and requirements for their certified modalities and work a minimum of 40% of the time in the second modalities. The position may require flex shifts and support at different UTMB Campuses.

Requirements

Associates of Applied Science OR Graduate of an accredited Radiology program (for Technologist I)
Enrolled in or have completed second Imaging Modality program (for Technologist I)
Certification from one of the following credentialing organizations: American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT), American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Vascular Technologist (RVT-VT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) through the Texas Medical Board, if applicable.
Registry in a second modality must be completed within 6 months of hire or transfer date (for Technologist I).
American Heart Association BLS.
High School Diploma or GED (for Technologist II)
Three (3) Years’ Experience in the Primary Imaging Modality (for Technologist II)
One (1) Year Experience in the Secondary Imaging Modality (for Technologist II)
Two (2) Certifications from one or more of the following credentialing organizations: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Vascular Technologist (RVT-VT), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) (for Technologist II).

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree - Strongly Preferred (for Technologist I)
Three - six months experience in the Secondary Imaging Modality (for Technologist I)
Experience and/or Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) (for Technologist I)
Associate's Degree - Strongly Preferred (for Technologist II)
Experience and/or Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) (for Technologist II)

Responsibilities

Provides quality imaging and patient care within two (2) medical imaging modalities.
Performs imaging procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients in a clinic or hospital setting as requested by the ordering physician or other licensed provider.
Performs procedures under general supervision of a Radiologist for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.
Effectively explains the procedure to the patient.
Ensures competence in the procedure being performed.
Provides care to the patients while obtaining diagnostic quality images for interpretation by a Radiologist.
Meets all of the qualifications and requirements for the modalities in which they are certified.
Works a minimum of 40% of the time in the second modality.
May require flex shifts and support at different UTMB Campuses.