Multi-Modality Technologist (CT and MRI) - Mobile Resource Pool - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Mount Pleasant, SC

84d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist performs any 2 combination of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. Multi-Modality Technologists in the Mobile Resource Pool earn increased hourly rates and differentials due to their flexibility in work schedules. Candidates must have experience with both CT and MRI exams.

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), Certified Neurointerventional Clinician (CNIC) Board Certification
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)
Experience with both CT and MRI exams.

Nice To Haves

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) 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)
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communiation system (PACS) (preferred)
Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred)
IV Contrast Administration (preferred)
Class A CDL or Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) for locations with mobile mammography program only
State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Responsibilities

Performs duties for any 2 imaging modalities.
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.
Selecting 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. Use of 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