Medical Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Current ARRT certification and/or state licensure, as required by state regulations.
• Successfully complete BLS certification.
• Working knowledge of interventional equipment, including C-Arm and ultrasound equipment.
• Experience with interventional procedures and with using, ordering, and maintaining required procedure materials and supplies.
• Knowledge and experience with sterile techniques.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices used when operating radiology systems.
• Proficiency with computers and related software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; transfer and position patients weighing up to 400 pounds; and stand in a protective apron for 45–60 minutes.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree desirable; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Interventional Radiology certificate preferred.
• Four to six years of related experience desirable; one year of experience preferred for candidates with ARRT.
• Experience monitoring and maintaining inventory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and procedure rooms for radiology procedures in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Review procedure orders and determine the materials and supplies needed; set up and stock procedure rooms and trays before procedures.
• Clean procedure rooms and equipment after procedures and document preparations as appropriate.
• Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, and address concerns.
• Position, shave, and prep patients; transfer and transport patients to and from procedure rooms.
• Enter patient data into the C-Arm.
• Act as a scrub assistant during interventional procedures and administer fluoroscopy while maintaining sterile technique.
• Follow patient-confidentiality requirements and medication-labeling policies, including drawing up and labeling intravenous medication.
• Process x-ray images and archive them to the image repository, CD, or DVD in accordance with medical-record policies and state regulations.
• Support quality standards and continuous quality improvement, assist with facility quality goals and action plans, and participate in CQI meetings with physicians.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records, file paperwork, and conduct regular audits.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, safe, and aesthetically appropriate facility areas; inspect equipment and instruments before and after procedures and recommend repairs or replacement as needed.
• Assist with disposal of hazardous waste and dirty linen, and organize and use supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste.
• Attend and participate in Governing Body meetings, including assisting with agendas and gathering meeting materials and data.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, ensure required instruments and equipment are available, and address physician concerns within the role’s areas of responsibility.
• Assist in training and orienting new employees.
• Review procedures and document equipment charges and verify CPT and ICD-9 codes to support accurate, timely patient billing.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and restocking supplies.
• Act as Radiation Safety Officer by monitoring radiation badges and conducting radiation-safety in-services.
• Participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and help develop action plans to address identified deficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.