Radiographer

Joining the team as a Multi-Modality Tech allows you to provide versatile support by performing duties across more than one imaging discipline. You will actively work across multiple modalities, which is a highlight of the job, giving you the opportunity to display depth of knowledge that benefits outcomes.

Why choose multiple modalities within UH Radiography as a career choice?

• 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

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.

Education

Experience Qualifications

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

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• 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)

Physical Demands

• 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

Travel Requirements

• 10%