Imaging Technologist I or II, Multi-Modal CT/X-Ray - Clear Lake Campus (F/S/S, 7p-7a, call rotation)

UTMB Health • Webster, TX

30d • 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 as the primary modality. They perform imaging procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by the ordering physician or licensed provider, under the general supervision of a Radiologist. The technologist must effectively explain procedures to patients and be competent in performing them, while providing care and obtaining diagnostic quality images. The technologist will meet all qualifications 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 also provides quality imaging and patient care within two (2) medical imaging modalities. They perform imaging procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by the ordering physician or licensed provider. The technologist will meet all qualifications 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).
• High School Diploma or GED (for Technologist II).
• Certification from one of the following credentialing organizations: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - (ARRT)(R), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (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.
• American Heart Association BLS.
• 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 (for Technologist II): 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).

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in or have completed second Imaging Modality program (for Technologist I).
• Registry in a second modality must be completed within 6 months of hire or transfer date (for Technologist I).
• Associate's Degree - Strongly Preferred (for both I and II).
• Three - six months experience in the Secondary Imaging Modality (for Technologist I).
• Experience and/or Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) (for both I and II).
• The position may require flex shifts and support at different UTMB Campuses.

Responsibilities

• 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 imaging 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 and ensures they are competent 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree