Multi Modality Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic

Multi Modality Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa is proud to bring more than 145 years of Catholic, faith-based, health care excellence to Alamo Heights, an area known for its rich history and quality. Overlooking the Quarry Golf Course, the 36-bed short stay surgical hospital provides state-of-the-art technology including electronic medical records complemented by highly specialized services, physicians, and clinical care teams.

Summary:

With minimum supervision, the Multi-Modality Technologist will competently function in two or more modalities within the Imaging Department. This can include Diagnostic Radiology, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Special Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, or Mammography. Performs various technical procedures requiring independent judgment and is responsible for designated areas or procedures as needed or assigned in two or more modalities.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures, some of a more complex nature, utilizing state-of-the-art computerized imaging equipment in more than one modality.
• Requires flexibility to work competently within assigned modalities as needed or assigned.
• Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers by coordinating and prioritizing procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
• Possesses the ability and willingness to rotate within departments and clinics for proper coverage as needed or assigned.
• Upon completion of procedures, program the computer to ensure completion of the exam and all scan data is correctly stored in PACS.
• Ensures exam rooms are neat, clean, and adequately stocked before exams are performed and acts to ensure compliance with Infection Control standards.
• Coordinates and prioritizes procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
• Ensures all charges are correctly coded and entered in the billing system.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards as outlined by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of CHRISTUS Health
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a medical setting required
• Basic computer experience required
• Excellent customer service experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• One of the following primary modality registries/certifications (active) is required:
• Radiography (R) (ARRT)
• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) (ARRT or NMTCB)
• Sonography (S) (ARRT or ARDMS)
• One of the following postprimary modality registries/certifications (active) is required:
• Mammography (M) (ARRT)
• CT (ARRT)
• MRI (ARRT)
• Bone Densitometry (BD) (ARRT)
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) (ARRT)
• Breast Sonography (ARRT)
• Vascular Sonography (VS) (ARRT)
• State Licensure required based on modality:
• Texas: MRT by TMB
• Louisiana: LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBE
• New Mexico: RRT, DMS, NMT, CT, FUS, MRT, or VS by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

Work Schedule:

11AM - 7:30PM

Work Type:

Full Time