Imaging Tech Multimodality Mammo - PRN, Various Shifts

Location

Decatur, AL | United States

Job description

The Multi-modality Technologist I provides quality imaging and patient care within two (2) medical imaging modalities in any combination of which MRI, CT, Mammography, or X-ray are the primary modality. Performs imaging procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients in a clinic or hospital setting as requested by the ordering physician or other licensed provider. The procedures are performed under general supervision of a Radiologist for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols. The Multi-modality Technologist I must be able to effectively explain the procedure to the patient and be sure they are competent in the procedure being performed. In addition, the Multi-modality Technologist I will be able to provide care to the patients while obtaining diagnostic quality images for interpretation by a Radiologist.

• Manage paperwork including scanning into PACS to be interpret by radiologists.
• Connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
• Open and close department independently and also assist surgical staff by managing QC and providing radiopharmaceuticals as needed for procedures.
• Complete duties such as electrocardiography and phlebotomy as well as basic patient care.
• Perform EKG's, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, dressing changes, colostomy care and documentation of vital signs.
• Complete MQSA inspections, ACR mammography accreditation's.
• Recognize for high quality of MRI scans by radiologists.
• Train for emergency situations and have a current CPR certification.
• Assist in prepping patient for MRI procedure and making patient comfortable.
• Perform oxygen therapy, CPR, and other life saving techniques.
• Assist doctors with admissions, physicals, phlebotomy, wind care, etc.
• Perform general x-ray and mammography as well as medical coding in a private x-ray facility.
• Transmit exam images to PACS and follow through where require to ensure exam is reported, particularly STAT/Call report exams.
• Develop diagnostic appropriate ultrasound protocols.
• Follow ALARA precautions by exercising radiation protection standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• One (1) Year Experience in the primary Imaging Modality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree - Strongly Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Certification from one of the following credentialing organizations:

- American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT),

- American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS),

- American Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT-VT),

- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or

- American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).

• Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) through the Texas Medical Board, if applicable.

• Registry in second modality must be completed within 18 months of hire or transfer date.

• American Heart Association BLS.

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