Multi-Modality Technologist - Weekend Option- The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Deer Park, OH

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About The Position

The Multi-Modality Technologist performs procedures in two imaging modalities and produces images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner at their request. The technologist operates modality-specific equipment and accessories, follows applicable workflows and protocols, and selects appropriate imaging or sequences while considering factors that affect data acquisition.

The role includes obtaining and documenting relevant patient history and laboratory information, verifying patient identity and procedure orders, applying safety and protection practices, and monitoring patient condition during treatment. Depending on the modalities, responsibilities may include venipuncture and intravenous access, preparing or administering prescribed medications or contrast, and using power injectors according to manufacturer guidelines. The technologist must meet applicable continuing education and clinical requirements, obtain required certification in two modalities within 12 months, and may be scheduled for on-call coverage.

Requirements

• Certification and registration with ARRT, RDMS, or CNMT is required.
• Must be competent in two listed imaging modalities and obtain certification in them within 12 months.
• One year of experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care at BSMH; it is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
• State licensure is preferred unless required by the state where the job is performed.
• Required modality options include 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), or Certified Neurointerventional Clinician (CNIC) board certification.
• The posting lists skills including de-escalation, physical interventions, patient-centered care, medical and safety screenings, interdisciplinary teamwork, monitoring patient condition, communicating patient conditions and care to medical professionals, recording medical histories, analyzing information, scheduling, attention to detail, critical thinking, communication, conflict resolution, active listening, and relationship building.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute, an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program, or an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography is preferred.
• One year of healthcare-environment experience.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) training.
• Radiology Information System (RIS) training.
• IV contrast administration training.
• State licensure, unless required by the state where the job is performed.
• BLS Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association, where preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in any two imaging modalities.
• Meet continuing education and clinical requirements established by regulatory standards.
• Operate modality equipment and accessories and follow applicable workflows, procedures, and processes.
• Select appropriate imaging or sequences according to approved protocols and factors affecting data acquisition.
• Obtain the patient's clinical history and appropriate laboratory work, and document and make the information available to a licensed practitioner; use a point-of-care device for laboratory work.
• Apply safety principles to minimize risks to patients, self, and others and to protect equipment and image quality.
• Provide radiation protection and other modality-specific protections for patients and others.
• Verify patient identity using two identifiers and validate the requested or prescribed procedure against the order.
• When required by the modalities, perform venipuncture and start, maintain, or remove intravenous access.
• When required, identify, prepare, and/or administer medications or contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• When required, use a power injector with an approved vascular access device and follow manufacturer guidelines for infusion rates and pressure.
• Participate in on-call scheduling as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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