Description
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
The purpose of the Multi-Modality Imaging Technologist is to acquire the highest quality medical images in multiple modalities under the direction and supervision of a Radiologist, employ the best practices of patient safety and ALARA principles, and provide exceptional service to all customers.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Duty 1: Produces images of high diagnostic quality. Provides education and instruction to students as well as orientation and guidance to new staff members.
Duty 2: Follows Radiology imaging & procedure protocols, as approved by Radiologist and Imaging Director
Duty 3: Demonstrates knowledge to improvise when situations are not normal.
Duty 4: Consistently is able to multi-task work in a timely manner and adjusts to busy or stressful situations easily.
Duty 5: Demonstrates good problem-solving skills and seeks guidance as needed.
Duty 6: Follows department line of management and communication.
Duty 7: Strives to educate self-regarding new equipment, procedures, and protocols.
Duty 8: Coordinates with other departments, radiologist, receptionists, and offices to enhance productivity, customer satisfaction & referral patterns.
Duty 9: Applies all documentation policies, including consent forms, pregnancy forms, contrast forms, time out verification, etc.
Duty 10: Explains procedures to patient, representation and or family to ensure comfort, safety, and privacy.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Licensed by the State of Ohio as a Radiologic Technologist (ODH)
Required to perform DR plain film x-ray and two or all of the following modalities: CT, Mammography, Ultrasound, Fluoro/C-arm, or bone density
BLS certification within 30 days of hire
Adheres to BVHS radiation protection, monitoring, and exposure policies
On-call duties require the associate to arrive at the facility within 30 minutes after being contacted by hospital personnel. PRN status may require on-call as needed.
Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds or more to assist with direct patient care. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The associate must have excellent eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity to operate equipment and perform injections, and be able to push and pull patients while providing treatment, and reach work above the shoulders. The associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients and their families, physicians, and co-workers. The associate must be able to work by her/himself.
This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
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