Multi-Modality Technologist - Champion Emergency Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist  performs any 2 combination of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner.

Essential Job Functions • Performs duties for any 2 imaging modalities.  (ex: XR, CT, MRI)  (ex: ARRT, RDMS) • Meets any continuing education or clinical requirements as required by regulatory standards • Operates equipment, accessories and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures and processes of the 2 imaging modalities. • Selecting appropriate imaging/sequences with consideration given to approved protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters. • Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.   Use of POC device for Lab work. • Applies Safety principles with a focus on the 2 imaging modalities to minimize risk to patient, self and others that may affect the patient’s safety, damage the equipment or affect the image quality. • Provides radiation protection and other protection specific to the 2 modalities for the patient and others. • Verifies patient identification using two patient identifiers and the procedure requested or prescribed by validating the order. • When required by either of the 2 modalities, performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access. • When required by either of the 2 modalities, identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. • When required by either of the 2 modalities, uses a power injector for the administration of medication with approved vascular access device.  Follows manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rates and pressure. • Scheduled for on-call as required  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) (required)

Required to be competent in 2 of the following and obtain certification within 12 months: Bone Densitometry (BD) Breast Sonography (BS) Radiologic Technology (R) Computed Tomography (CT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) Ultrasonography (S) Nuclear Medicine (N) Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)* grandfathered Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) Cardiac Sonographer (CS) Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) Mammography (M) Vascular Sonography (VS) Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Class A CDL or Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License)** for locations with mobile mammography program only

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Education Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute or of an approved Nucelar Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography (preferred)

Work Experience 1 year of experience in healthcare environment (preferred)

Training EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred) Picture archiving communiation system (PACS) (preferred) Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred) IV Contrast Administration (preferred)

Language None

Patient Population Neonates (0-4 weeks) Infant (1-12 months) Pediatrics (1-12 years) Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older) Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse May be required to use physical restraints May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids* May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials* May have periods of constant interruptions General office environment Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions Prolonged periods of working alone Other:  May be required to work in multiple departments throughout your shift                                                * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements Physical Demands Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                                                             x                                        Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                                                         x                                        Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                                                                                        x       Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                                                                                   x        Stoop, Kneel                                                                                                        x

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