Multi Modality. Xray/CT Avon

Radiology candidates who accept a part-time or full-time position with University Hospitals are eligible for:

• Competitive hourly rate

• Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience

• Sign-on bonus ($10,000 for full-time or $5,000 for part-time)

• Tuition reimbursement after six months

• Career Ladder Progression

• Free Parking

A Brief Overview

A Multi modality Tech I is the first level of technologist who provides diagnostic patient care services and related diagnostic procedures in more than one Radiology modality. The Multi modality Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of imaging equipment, and for performing diagnostic examinations using multiple modalities. The Multi modality Technologist is also responsible for the daily operations of the department he/she is scheduled to work, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The technologist maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase the level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

What You Will Do

• Must be actively and consistently working in more than one modality.
• Consistently follows hospital and department guidelines and standards for patient identification and safety, including ALARA, Image Gently, and Image Wisely.
• Demonstrates competency in patient and technical imaging skills by producing a variety of radiological procedures while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
• Provides age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
• Able to perform all applicable equipment quality control.
• Accurately records all requested database/log records.
• Displays a commitment to hospital mission and values.
• Maintains licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Effectively follows directions to maintain compliance with state and federal agencies and readiness for inspection by regulatory bodies (DNV, Joint Commission).
• Proficient at instructing students and new staff after 1 year of experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• Use administrative skills to contribute to the successful operation of the department by entering and completing correct billing codes in the RIS.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• Associate's Degree or completion of an accredited 2-year program in a school of Radiologic Technology (Required)
• Must meet education requirement for applicable modalities. (Required)

• 1+ years Experience in first Radiology modality and completion of second modality orientation. (Preferred)

• Must demonstrate effective organizational, written and oral communication skills and knowledge of all various equipment and machines used in each special area as appropriate (Required proficiency)
• Clear knowledge of all modality specific equipment, computers, PACS, EMR and RIS.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems as they arise.
• Clear knowledge of imaging and exam protocols.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) (Required)
• Certified by the ARRT, NMTCB, or ARDMS in at least one modality. (Required) and
• Licensed by the state of Ohio. (Required)

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

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