Multimodality Tech

Baylor Scott & White Health•Austin, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Multimodality Technologist performs imaging in two or more disciplines under the supervision of a Radiologist. At least 25% of the technologist’s work focuses on advanced areas such as CT, MR, Nuclear Medicine, or Interventional Radiology. The role provides imaging for ambulatory and hospital patients at the request of a physician or licensed provider to help diagnose disease and injury, following established protocols. The technologist performs procedures according to exam protocols and quality standards, prepares and positions patients, selects appropriate equipment settings and exposure factors, and explains procedures to patients. The role includes radiation-dose monitoring, appropriate use of iSTAT point-of-care testing to obtain creatinine levels, patient and employee safety practices, equipment and work-area maintenance, documentation, and maintenance of imaging records. The position may require taking call. The posting identifies this as a PRN position at BSW Austin Oak Hill Medical Center, with a Saturday–Monday mid-shift or overnight schedule.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program.
Less than one year of experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) license, unless the role is MRI or Ultrasound.
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in two imaging modalities, and work in the second modality 50% of the time. Approved modalities include ARRT-R, ARRT-CT, ARRT-CV, ARRT-M, ARRT-MR, ARRT-N, ARRT-S, ARRT-VI, ARRT-BS, ARRT-BD, ARRT-CI, RDMS-AB, RDMS-BR, RDMS-FE, RDMS-OB, RDMS-PS, RVT, CNMT, or ARMRIT.
Ability to perform multimodality procedures to protocol and explain procedures in a way that puts patients at ease.
Ability to work autonomously without routine oversight and remain calm and helpful under stress.
Ability to provide timely, accurate, cost-efficient services in compliance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to administer first aid and use an emergency cart.
Ability to maintain current knowledge and skills for care across age groups.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality multimodality imaging procedures promptly and according to exam protocols and established standards.
Monitor radiation dose reference levels and take action when estimated doses exceed set levels, including patient follow-up when appropriate.
Use iSTAT point-of-care testing appropriately to obtain creatinine levels.
Communicate with patients using AIDET, identify service needs, confirm the correct patient and exam, establish rapport, explain procedures, and assess patients’ ability to tolerate exams.
Prepare patients and the procedure area; position patients, use immobilization devices, move equipment into position, and select appropriate settings and exposure factors.
Follow safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies; use sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintain hand hygiene.
Maintain equipment and work areas to quality and cleanliness standards; collaborate with engineers and physicists, report issues, assist with supply inventory, and screen people entering the department according to approved procedures.
Obtain, verify, and maintain relevant documentation, including requisitions or charts, patient history, and pregnancy status.
Maintain medical imaging records in appropriate systems according to department policies and procedures.
Provide timely, accurate, cost-efficient services in compliance with system and regulatory standards.
Respond calmly and helpfully during stressful situations and take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
Administer first aid and use the emergency cart effectively.
Limit patient wait times, provide courteous service, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
Maintain current knowledge, continuing education, and skills for providing appropriate care to all age groups.
Serve as a preceptor for new team members and train current teams on new services and initiatives.
Take call if required.