RADIOLOGY - MULTIMODALITY TECH - DAYS

Job Description

Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

Radiology - Multimodality Tech

RT - MULTI

Full-Time DAYS

Radiology Multimodality Tech candidates will have the following job responsibilities :

• The Multimodality Technologist, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs imaging procedures in two or more disciplines, with a 50% 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.
• Performs high quality multimodality procedures, according to exam protocol and in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• 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.
• Instructs and communicates 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, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set 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 setting up 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 people 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 and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.
• 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 in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks exclusively 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 the following age groups (specific to department) : newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
• Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

Radiology - Multimodality Tech

RT - MULTI

Full-Time DAYS

Radiology Multimodality Tech candidates must meet the following minimum job qualifications :

• ARRT( R )
• Fluoroscopy permit required

Base Salary - USD $36-52 / hour