Multimodality Tech PRN Days

Job Summary The Multimodality Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs imaging in two or more disciplines. At least 25% of their work focuses on advanced areas like CT, MR, Nuc Med, or IR. They work with ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols. Essential Functions Of The Role Performs high-quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol promptly. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards. Demonstrates an expertise of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring. Takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set levels. Takes action when the reference level is exceeded, which may include patient follow-up. Demonstrates and knows about proper use of iSTAT point of care testing for obtaining creatinine levels. Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients. Identifies patient service needs and ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient. Establishes rapport with patients and others. Communicates clearly and calmly with patients and their families about the test. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam. Prepare the patient and area for the procedure. Position the patient, use immobilization devices, and move equipment into position. Use appropriate settings and exposure factors. Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection‑control, drug, and radiation policies. Uses sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene. Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department. Assists in maintaining the 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, 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 autonomously without need for routine oversight. Able to stay calm and helpful during stress. Take reasonable steps to resolve issues. Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart. Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service. Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed. Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate care for all age groups. Able to serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members. Also, train current teams about new services and initiatives. Able to take call, if required. Qualifications Education – Grad of an Accredited Program Experience – Less than 1 Year of Experience Certification/License/Registration – Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT) Computed Tomography (NMTB‑CT) Radiation Safety (NMTB‑RS) Nuclear Cardiology Tech (NMTC‑NCT) Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer. American Reg MRI Tech (ARMRIT) 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, Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in TWO imaging modalities and works routinely in both modalities. Approved modalities: ARRT‑R, ARRT‑CT, ARRT‑CV, ARRT‑M, ARRT‑MR, ARRT‑N, ARRT‑S, ARRT‑VI, ARRT‑BS, ARRT‑CI, RDMS‑AB, RDMS‑BR, RDMS‑FE, RDMS‑OB, RDMS‑PS, RVT, CNMT, NMTCB‑CT, RS, NCT, PET or ARMRIT. ARRT‑CI Cardiac‑Interventional (ARRT‑CI), ARRT‑CV Cardiovasc‑Inter Rad (ARRT‑CV): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT), unless the role is MRI and Ultrasound. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baylor Scott & White Health