Multimodality Tech

Job Description

• $15,000 Sign On Bonus -  NO WEEKEND CALL!

Baylor Scott & White Lakeway Medical Center    Address : 100 Medical Parkway, Lakeway, TX 78738

We’re offering a $15,000 Sign On bonus & Relocation assistance to Multimodality Tech Professionals

Must be willing to cross train into Cath and IR or at least one

Credential : The multimodality position is geared towards individuals with additional certifications.

Examples : ARRT (R) or RCIS with additional certification for example CI or VI or CT or MRI or Mammo or both RCIS and ARRT together, RCES is an additional certification.

Education : Associate's degree in Radiology + ARRT or graduate of an related program

Work Schedule : This is a full-time day shift position, Monday-Friday, 4 days / week 7am-5 : 30pm 4 -10 Hour Day Shifts.

Little to No Weekend Call :  -7-9 days of call every 4 weeks for Emergent Procedures after hours. Call response time to the facility is within 30 minutes of notification.

JOB SUMMARY

The Multimodality Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs imaging procedures in two or more disciplines, with at least 25% focus in an advanced discipline such as CT, MR, Nuc Med or IR, on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Performs high quality multimodality procedures, according to exam protocol in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.

Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels, radiation dose monitoring, actions to be taken if the estimated dose exceeds set dose reference levels, and actions to be taken for cases when the reference level was exceeded which may include patient follow-up.

Demonstrates and understands proper use of iSTAT point of care testing for obtaining creatinine levels.

Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to : identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others. Communicates clearly and calmly with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.

Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, utilizing immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, while using appropriate settings and exposure factors.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when preparing and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.

Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory. Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.

Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition / chart, patient history, pregnancy status, policies, and procedures, etc.

Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate systems, according to department policies and procedures.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Able to perform high quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.

Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.

Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficient in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.

Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.

Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.

Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.

Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when required.

Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate care for all age groups.

Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members or current teams about new services and initiatives.

Able to take call, if required.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

Note : Benefits may vary based upon position type and / or level

QUALIFICATIONS

 Basic Life Support (BLS) : BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

 Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) : Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT), unless the role is MRI and Ultrasound.

 American Reg MRI Tech (ARMRIT), ARRT-Bone Density (ARRT-BD), ARRT-BS Breast Sonography (ARRT-BS), ARRT-CT Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT), ARRT-M Mammography (ARRT-M), ARRT-MR Magnetic Res Imaging (ARRT-MR), ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N), ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R), ARRT-S Sonography (ARRT-S), ARRT-VI Interventional Rad (ARRT-VI), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT), Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB), Reg Diag Med Sono-Breast (BR) (RDMS-BR), RDMS Fetal Echocardiograpy (RDMS-FE), Reg Diag Med Sono-OB / GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB), RDMS-Pediatric Sonography (PS) (RDMS-PS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT) : Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in TWO imaging modalities and works 50% of the time in the second modality. Approved modalities are : ARRT-R, ARRT-CT, ARRT-CV, ARRT-M, ARRT-MR, ARRT-N, ARRT-S, ARRT-VI, ARRT-BS, ARRT-BD, ARRT-CI, RDMS-AB, RDMS-BR, RDMS-FE, RDMS-OB, RDMS-PS, RVT, CNMT or ARMRIT.

 ARRT-CI Cardiac-Interventional (ARRT-CI), ARRT-CV Cardiovasc-Inter Rad (ARRT-CV) : .