Multi Modality Technologist Florida

Hospital for Special Surgery•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

The Multi Modality Technologist performs diagnostic and MR imaging work and uses imaging processes competently. The role requires experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) and computer data entry, along with graduation from an accredited school of radiography and formal MRI training. The technologist must hold ARRT registration and a Florida license registered with the Florida Department of Health. Advanced ARRT certification in MRI is preferred. The position also includes physician managed care plan and payor coordination duties: assisting with contract negotiations, analytics, and financial modeling; coordinating physician enrollment in managed care plans; monitoring managed care company compliance with negotiated contracts; resolving payment issues with insurance payors; and serving as a liaison between physician offices and payors. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and documenting PHO-related meetings, maintaining issue-tracking logs, and managing the PHO phone line and urgent physician office inquiries. The work is per diem and part-time. Physical conditions include continuous standing or walking and handling or carrying equipment or materials weighing 20 to 50 pounds. The setting is indoors, with frequent exposure to mild discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. The job is classified as OSHA Category 3, with no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Experience with an EMR and computer data entry.
Competency in the use of diagnostic and MR imaging processes.
Graduate of an accredited school of radiography (A.A.S.) and formal MRI training.
Graduate Radiology education.
Registered Technologist (ARRT).
Florida license and registration of license at Florida DOH.

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
Flexibility, persistence, and patience.
Ability to foster teamwork to accomplish projects.
Knowledge of medical and anatomical terminology and skills.
Bilingual ability is a plus.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Advanced ARRT certification in MRI (MR) preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency in diagnostic and MR imaging processes.
Assist with physician managed care contract negotiations, analytics, and financial modeling.
Coordinate physician enrollment in managed care plans.
Ensure managed care companies comply with negotiated contracts.
Follow up on and resolve payment issues with insurance payors.
Act as a liaison between physician offices and insurance payors.
Schedule, coordinate, and document PHO-related meetings.
Create and maintain tracking logs for insurance payor issues and accountability for closing items.
Oversee the PHO phone line, respond to inquiries, and assist with urgent physician office issues.
Maintain satisfactory attendance and report for duty punctually.
Adjust to changing situations and work assignments.