Radiology Multi-Modality Technologist -Roscoe- PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Roscoe, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Multi-Modality Technologist 1 will be competent and credentialed initially in Radiography with the credential in CT obtained within one year of hire. The incumbent will be able and willing to flex between them as needed. This PRN position provides coverage for open hours, weekends, and holidays at the Roscoe Clinic. The technologist maintains active status in the modalities they practice, assists the department coordinator with clinical leadership, completes projects, advanced clinical duties, and regular assignments. They are competent in all exams within their assigned modalities, corroborate patient clinical history, prepare patients for procedures, and operate imaging equipment. The role involves positioning patients, practicing aseptic technique, administering contrast media, initiating basic life support, and providing patient education. The technologist also provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains inventory, offers practical instruction to students and partners, and observes universal protocol and patient safety principles.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiography program
Two to four years of experience as a technologist as a Radiographer is required.
ARRT registered in Radiography required
IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois
WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin
BLS/CPR required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital environment preferred
the CT credential is required within two years of hire
Experience in working with radiologic technologists, radiologists and support staff in a multimodality department
Proficiency in mentoring employees and providing corrective action appropriately
Experience in obtaining departmental accreditation
Ability to communicate in a friendly and effective manner
Demonstrated ability to foster excellent teamwork in a radiology department
Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently
Read/comprehend written and verbal instructions
Basic PC skills
Manage stress appropriately
Make decisions under pressure and handle multiple priorities
Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately

Responsibilities

Maintains active status in the modalities in which they practice.
Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership, completes projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested.
Is competent in all exams performed within the assigned modalities.
Corroborates patient clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.
Practices aseptic technique as necessary.
Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access.
Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
Provides patient education.
Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.
Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
Other duties, tasks as assigned.