Multi Modality Technologist/Advanced Imaging Technologist
Full Time
Evening
Tue-Fri 11a-7p, Sat 8a-4p
Salary Range: $49.90-$74.36 hourly
Position Summary
The
Multi Modality Technologist works under the supervision of the
Radiology Sr. Tech/ Technical Manager, or designee and is responsible
for performing a combination of multiple modality imaging in the areas
of Interventional Radiology, MRI, X-Ray, CT, Nuclear Medicine, and OR
C-Arm guided procedures (based on their specialties). The role of the
Advanced Imaging Technologist is to support operational needs and
logistics and maintains quality and throughput to achieve the highest
level of clinical quality and patient care possible. The Advanced
Imaging Technologist is required to work in at least two advanced
modalities 50% of the time.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
- Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
- Prepares
and positions patients correctly for specific imaging examinations,
observing different and special requirements for each protocol including
proper documentation on images and required body part screenings and
questionnaires.
- Assumes
responsibilities for designated areas and/or procedures and produces
good technical images, reviewing completed scans for quality,
completeness for the type of test ordered.
- Assists physicians during biopsy procedures as necessary.
- On Call rotation required depending upon area of specialty (IR and X-Ray for OR support).
- Performs quality assurance and calibrations, QA/QC testing as required by regulatory agencies and governing bodies.
- Will be required to adapt and work when emergent procedures or situations arise in the department.
- Maintains the cleanliness of all areas, equipment and accessories.
- Reports all malfunctioning equipment and failed QC to Supervisor/Manager.
- Performs contrast injections as required.
- Performs
routine office duties, such as answering the phones, checking previous
reports/ films, documents information on patients request, utilizes EMR
and PACS systems.
- Notifies appropriate staff upon exam completion to ensure timeliness of next case start time.
- May be assigned as instructor or preceptor.
- Professionally communicates with patients and family members to address questions or concerns.
- Should
be knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical
and psychosocial stature of patient populations; pediatric, adolescent,
adults and geriatric groups.
- Ensures
all needed medical surgical supplies are ordered, circulated properly
to avoid expiration, and stocked for all cases in each designated
area/modality.
- Attends staff meetings and in-services.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
- The Radiologic Technologist must be graduate of an allied health education and accredited radiography
school or hospital base program.
- NYS DOH license is required.
- NYS Contrast Media Injection license is required.
- Advanced ARRT certification required, CT, IR, MRI, MRSO, ARDMS or NMTCB.
- Continuing
education requirements need to be upheld to meet standards set forth by
governing bodies. Current standards are 24 ECE credits over a two-year
period.
- BLS certification through the (AHA) American Heart Association is required or must be completed within 90 days of hire.
- Radiation
dose pledge completed for both Image Wisely/Image Gently through the
American College of Radiology (ACR), either during the orientation
period or before end of the probationary period.
Core Competencies
- Must be able to speak, write, understand, and communicate the English language.
- Retain composure under stress
- Teamwork & Adaptability
- Acts as a Professional Role Model
- Assessment Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
- Attention to Detail
- Planning & Organizing
- Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills
- Stress Tolerance