Multi-Modality Technologist 2 PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Kilmarnock, VA

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About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist is to perform any 2 combination of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner.

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 specified modalities and obtain certification within 12 months.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's from an ARRT accredited institute or of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography preferred.
• 1 year of experience in healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties for any 2 imaging modalities (e.g., XR, CT, MRI).
• Meets any 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.
• Applies safety principles with a focus on the 2 imaging modalities to minimize risk to patient, self and others.
• 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.
• Scheduled for on-call as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

What This Job Offers

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