Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
The Multi-Modality Technologist will operate in two or more modalities and perform various diagnostic imaging procedures.
Our ideal teammate:
Is a self-directed learner who is willing to apply direct feedback and continuously and humbly self-assess in order to grow personally and professionally.
- Will work under general guidance with some expectation of autonomy.
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- Has the ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Essential Functions of a Multi-Modality Tech
- Manage paperwork including scanning into PACS to be interpret by radiologists.
- Connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
- Open and close department independently and also assist surgical staff by managing QC and providing radiopharmaceuticals as needed for procedures.
- Complete duties such as electrocardiography and phlebotomy as well as basic patient care.
- Perform EKG's, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, dressing changes, colostomy care and documentation of vital signs.
- Complete MQSA inspections, ACR mammography accreditation's.
- Recognize for high quality of MRI scans by radiologists.
- Train for emergency situations and have a current CPR certification.
- Assist in prepping patient for MRI procedure and making patient comfortable.
- Perform oxygen therapy, CPR, and other life saving techniques.
- Assist doctors with admissions, physicals, phlebotomy, wind care, etc.
- Perform general x-ray and mammography as well as medical coding in a private x- ray facility.
- Transmit exam images to PACS and follow through where require to ensure exam is reported, particularly STAT/Call report exams.
- Develop diagnostic appropriate ultrasound protocols.
- Follow ALARA precautions by exercising radiation protection standards.
Education and Experience
- ARRT Certification
- State licensure in diagnostic imaging.
- BLS Certification
- CT Experience, preferred