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

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Mount Pleasant, SC

9d•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 interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. This role involves operating equipment, understanding workflows, and applying safety principles specific to the modalities. The technologist will obtain patient clinical history, apply radiation protection, verify patient identification, and may perform venipuncture, administer medications/contrast, and use a power injector when required by the modalities. The position also includes on-call responsibilities and may require travel to various RSFH department locations.

Requirements

Must have CT experience and /or CT licensure.
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).
New Radiology Technologist Graduates will not be considered.

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 communication system (PACS) (preferred).
Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred).
IV Contrast Administration (preferred).
State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed).
Class A CDL or Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) for locations with mobile mammography program only.

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.
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.