Multi-Modality Technologist 1 - Cottonwood

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

CommentsThe Multi-Modality Radiology Technologist performs imaging procedures and holds national registry in a minimum of 2 modalities shown below. This position provides basic patient care, maintains equipment, transports patients, and prepares and maintains documentation.

X-ray, CT, US, MRI, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, IR

This position's work location is on-site only.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Obtains patient history.
• Educates patients / families regarding procedures and / or treatment to be performed as well as risk factors and prevention.
• Positions patients appropriately for the applicable radiographic procedure.
• Performs radiographic procedures and analysis according to departmental guidelines.
• Develops and evaluates radiographic results for technical quality, such as density, contrast, definition and distortion.
• Applies learned methodologies with independent judgment according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies.
• Maintains infection prevention standards.
• Explains standard procedures and answers patient questions.
• Prepares, cleans, adjusts, inspects and maintains equipment.
• Produces quality images and prepares / presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
• Prepares and maintains accurate documentation, archiving imaging data as needed or required.
• Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals.

Modality Specific

CT :

Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.

Mammography :

MRI :

Modality Specific (Continued)

Diagnostic / Xray :

Ultrasound :

Nuclear Medicine :

Quality

Education

Compliance / Safety

Qualifications

Education

Associates of Applied Science or other Related Fields

(or)

accredited MRI program

(or)

Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

(or)

Graduate of an accredited School of Ultrasonography - Required

Certification & Licensures

Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire

Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire

BLS (American Heart Assoc.)- Required

Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their department leader

Diagnostic / X-ray :

Current Radiologic Technologist certification ® with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Required

Arizona Department of Health Radiology Technologist license

CT :

ARRT CT OR Experience which allows employee to receive AZ State license for CT - Required

AZDHS Certified Radiologic Technologist and CT - Required

Mammography :

Current registry as a Mammography Technologist - Required

Meets ACR Certification criteria - Required

AZDHS Mammography- Required

MRI :

Current ARRT registry in MRI - Required

Ultrasound :

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) - Required with at least two specialties

RVT - Preferred

Nuclear Medicine :

Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (NMTCB) and / or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT(N)) - Required

Experience

Minimum 1 year experience as imaging technologist - Required

Experience in an acute care setting - Preferred

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must understand computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.