Urgent/ Emergency Multi- Modality Technologist

Overview

Urgent/Emergency

Roscoe Clinic

Full time

The Multi-Modality Technologist will be competent and credentialed in two (2) or more modalities and be able and willing to flex between them as needed. These modalities will be: CT/Xray, CT/MRI. Other combinations will be considered as the need presents.

Will be required to alternate shifts, including weekends, holidays, call and overtime as needed to support organizational and departmental operations. Reports to the Radiology Supervisor/Manager for the facility

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains active status in the modalities in which they practice.

• Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership, completes projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested.

• Is competent in all exams performed within the assigned modalities.

• Corroborates patient clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.

• Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.

• Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.

• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.

• Practices aseptic technique as necessary,

• Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access.

• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.

• Provides patient education.

• Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.

• Provides practical instruction for students and partners.

• Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.

• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.

• Other duties, tasks as assigned.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality

• Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service

• Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering

• Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost

• Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited radiography program

Two to four years of experience as a technologist in one of the assigned modalities is required

CT and/or MRI experience in a hospital environment preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

ARRT registration in Radiography required.

Registration in a second modality CT or MRI will be required within a year of hire

IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois

WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin

BLS/CPR required within 90 days of hire

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience in working with radiologic technologists, radiologists and support staff in a multimodality department

• Proficiency in mentoring employees and providing corrective action appropriately

• Experience in obtaining departmental accreditation

• Ability to communicate in a friendly and effective manner

• Demonstrated ability to foster excellent teamwork in a radiology department

• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently

• Read/comprehend written and verbal instructions

• Basic PC skills

• Manage stress appropriately

• Make decisions under pressure and handle multiple priorities

• Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Neonate (birth

• 28 days)

Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year

• 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years

• 17 years)

Adult (18 years

• 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. OR Partner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as directed by the director.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Works independently, with limited direct supervision.

SUPERVISES

None.