Multi Modality Technologist - Radiology Diagnostic

Description

Summary :

With minimum supervision, the Multi-Modality Technologist

will competently function in two (2) or more modalities within the

Imaging Department. This can include Diagnostic Radiology, MRI, CT,

Ultrasound, Special Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, or Mammography.

Performs various technical procedures requiring independent

judgment and is responsible for designated areas or procedures as

needed or assigned in two (2) or more modalities.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, which

originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines

Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive

location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with

more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality

services to patients and their families. For more than 20

consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays

County in the annual “Best of Hays” publication released by the San

Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac

services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos is a Certified

Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead

the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a

variety of specialty care services including medical imaging,

rehabilitation, hospice, women’s services and more.

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable

OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or

Leader of Leaders.

Performs a variety of

diagnostic procedures, some of a more complex nature, utilizing

state-of-the-art computerized imaging equipment in more than one

(1) modality.

Requires flexibility to work

competently within assigned modalities as needed or

assigned.

Interacts appropriately with patients

and all care providers by coordinating and prioritizing procedures

during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and

continuity.

Possesses the ability and

willingness to rotate within departments and clinics for proper

coverage as needed or assigned.

Upon completion

of procedures, program the computer to ensure completion of the

exam and all scan data is correctly stored in

PACS.

Ensures exam rooms are neat, clean, and

adequately stocked before exams are performed and acts to ensure

compliance with Infection Control

standards.

Coordinates and prioritizes

procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient

care and continuity.

Ensures all charges are

correctly coded and entered in the billing

system.

Performs all duties in a manner that

protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or

disclose any confidential information unless necessary in the

performance of assigned job duties.

Ability to

communicate effectively, both verbally and in

writing.

Excellent customer service skills

required.

Adapt assigned patient assessment,

treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate the unique physical,

psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other

developmental needs of each patient

served.

Ensures compliance with all policies,

procedures, and standards as outlined by State and Federal

agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory

entities.

Demonstrates adherence to the Core

values of CHRISTUS Health

Performs other duties

as assigned.

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Job

Requirements : Education / Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology

Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent

required

Experience

1 year of experience in a medical setting

required

Basic computer experience

required

Excellent customer service experience

required

Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications

One of the following primary modality

registries / certifications (active) is required :

Radiography (R)

(ARRT)

Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) (ARRT or

NMTCB)

Sonography (S) (ARRT or

ARDMS)

One of the

following postprimary modality registries / certifications (active)

is required : Mammography (M)

(ARRT)

• CT (ARRT)

MRI

(ARRT)

Bone Densitometry (BD)

(ARRT)

Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)

(ARRT)

Breast Sonography

(ARRT)

Vascular Sonography (VS)

(ARRT)

State Licensure

required based on modality

Texas : MRT by

TMB

Louisiana : LRT (R), (N), or (F) by

LSRTBE

New Mexico : RRT, DMS, NMT, CT, FUS, MRT,

or VS by MIRTP NMED

BLS

required

Work Schedule : Varies

Work

Type : Full

Time