Multi-Modality Technologist (CT & X-Ray) - Diagnostic Imaging - Allen Hospital

Mercy Health•Waterloo, IA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist is to perform a combination of procedures (X-Ray & CT) with related techniques, producing images for interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. This role is full-time, 36 hours per week, with 12-hour night shifts (7pm-7:30am), requiring every 4th weekend, rotating on-call, and holiday availability. This is a collective bargaining unit position. The role involves operating equipment, selecting appropriate imaging sequences, obtaining patient clinical history and lab work, applying safety principles, providing radiation protection, verifying patient identification, performing venipuncture, and administering medications/contrast as prescribed.

Requirements

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
Required to be competent in Radiologic Technology (R) and Computed Tomography (CT) and obtain certification within 12 months for both
State Licensure

Nice To Haves

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
1 year of experience in healthcare environment
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) training
Radiology Information System (RIS) training
IV Contrast Administration training

Responsibilities

Performs duties for 2 imaging modalities - X-Ray & CT
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
May be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.