Multimodality Technologist II

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Radiologic Technologists perform radiologic imaging examinations, including diagnostic X-ray, C-arm, bone density, and CT, according to the ordering provider’s specifications and radiologist’s needs. They maintain knowledge of radiation protection, safety, infection control, and standard precautions, and provide timely, professional, efficient, and safe patient assessment and care. CT technologists review patient history and physician orders, explain procedures and equipment to patients, and prepare and administer contrast media or medications within their scope of practice. They continually monitor patient condition and respond or report changes. They prepare equipment and supplies, choose exposure factors and imaging parameters, follow safety standards, perform quality control, and troubleshoot or report equipment malfunctions. They position patients, perform imaging procedures, assess image quality, take corrective action when needed, and enter, transmit, and report scan results. Coverage at other outreach sites in Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, and West Ashley may be required. The employee must be able to work independently with minimal supervision from the supervising technologist. The role requires competency in advanced modality skills and flexibility to rotate.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
At least 2 years of independent work experience; the additional job description specifies at least 2 years of multi-modality experience.
Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology.
Current ARRT registration in Computed Tomography; the additional job description requires ARRT Advanced Modality Registration.
Current licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA).
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to rotate.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision from the supervising technologist.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic X-ray, C-arm, bone density, and CT imaging examinations according to provider specifications and radiologist needs.
Maintain knowledge and follow practices for radiation protection, safety, infection control, and standard precautions.
Assess patients and provide timely, professional, efficient, and safe care.
Review patient histories and physician orders, and explain procedures, equipment, and examinations to patients.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
Prepare equipment and supplies; select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Perform equipment quality control, troubleshoot malfunctions, and resolve or report problems as necessary.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze imaging results, identify image-quality issues, and take corrective action, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures when appropriate.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Provide coverage at outreach sites in Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, and West Ashley when required.
Rotate among modalities as needed.