Multi Modality Technologist - Imaging CAT Scan

CHRISTUS Health•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

With minimum supervision, the Multi-Modality Technologist competently works in two or more modalities within the Imaging Department. Modalities may include Diagnostic Radiology, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Special Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, or Mammography. The role performs technical procedures requiring independent judgment and is responsible for designated areas or procedures in multiple modalities as needed or assigned. The technologist performs diagnostic procedures, including some of a more complex nature, using computerized imaging equipment. They coordinate and prioritize procedures to support patient care and continuity, adapt care to patients’ individual needs, and rotate among departments and clinics when needed. After procedures, they ensure exams are completed and scan data is stored correctly in PACS. They also maintain clean, stocked exam rooms, follow infection-control standards, accurately enter charges, protect patient confidentiality, and comply with applicable policies and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or another accepted and approved equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a medical setting.
Basic computer experience.
Excellent customer service experience.
Active primary-modality registry or certification in one of the following: Radiography (R) (ARRT); Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) (ARRT or NMTCB); or Sonography (S) (ARRT or ARDMS).
Active post-primary-modality registry or certification in one of the following: Mammography (M) (ARRT), CT (ARRT), MRI (ARRT), Bone Densitometry (BD) (ARRT), Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) (ARRT), Breast Sonography (ARRT), or Vascular Sonography (VS) (ARRT).
State licensure as applicable to modality: Texas MRT by TMB; Louisiana LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBE; or New Mexico RRT, DMS, NMT, CT, FUS, MRT, or VS by MIRTP NMED.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Perform diagnostic procedures, including complex procedures, using computerized imaging equipment in more than one modality.
Work competently and flexibly within assigned modalities as needed.
Interact appropriately with patients and care providers, coordinating and prioritizing procedures to maintain patient care and continuity.
Rotate among departments and clinics for coverage as needed.
Program the computer after procedures to complete exams and ensure scan data is correctly stored in PACS.
Keep exam rooms neat, clean, and adequately stocked, and support compliance with infection-control standards.
Ensure charges are correctly coded and entered in the billing system.
Protect patient confidentiality and disclose confidential information only when necessary to perform assigned duties.
Adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to each patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Comply with policies, procedures, and standards established by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
Demonstrate adherence to CHRISTUS Health core values.
Perform other duties as assigned.