Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist St. Elizabeth Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Youngstown, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist is to perform any two combinations of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. This role involves operating equipment, understanding workflows, selecting appropriate imaging parameters, obtaining patient history, applying safety principles, and providing radiation protection. Depending on the modalities, responsibilities may also include venipuncture, administering medications/contrast, and using a power injector. The technologist will be scheduled for on-call duties 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.

Requirements

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) (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 Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
1 year of experience in healthcare environment (preferred)
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communiation system (PACS) (preferred)
Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred)
IV Contrast Administration (preferred)
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Depth perception
Patient Centered care
Performing medical and safety screenings
Working within an interdisciplinary team
Monitor patient condition during treatment
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Record patient medical histories
Analyzing data or information
Scheduling
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Teamwork
Professional communication
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building

Nice To Haves

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute or of an approved Nucelar Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography (preferred)

Responsibilities

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.
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 the 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 of the 2 modalities, performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access.
When required by either of the 2 modalities, identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
When required by either of the 2 modalities, uses a power injector for the administration of medication with approved vascular access device.
Follows manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rates and pressure.
Scheduled for on-call as required.
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.