Multi Modality CT, X Ray

University Hospitals Pain Management; Conneaut (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a Multi-modality Technologist in Conneaut, Ohio. The role involves operating imaging equipment independently while performing diagnostic examinations using various modalities. Responsibilities include patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, and adhering to safety standards.

This position requires the ability to work in multiple modalities and provide age-specific patient care, alongside maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to hospital values.

Qualifications

• Must actively work in more than one imaging modality.
• Maintain licensure and continuing education.
• Demonstrate competency in patient and technical imaging.

Responsibilities

• Operate imaging equipment independently.
• Provide age-specific care to patients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.

Skills

Multiple modality competency

Patient safety standards

Equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Training and mentorship

Job description

This is a PRN position, Multi-modality for CT and Xray.

Brief Overview

The Multi modality Technologist is responsible for the independent operation of imaging equipment, and for performing diagnostic examinations using multiple modalities. The Multi modality Technologist is also responsible for the daily operations of the department he/she is scheduled to work, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The technologist maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self‑motivated to increase the level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

What You Will Do

• Must be actively and consistently working in more than one modality.
• Consistently follows hospital and department guidelines and standards for patient identification and safety, including ALARA, Image Gently, and Image Wisely.
• Demonstrates competency in patient and technical imaging skills by producing a variety of radiological exams and procedures while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
• Provides age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
• Can perform all applicable equipment quality control.
• Accurately records all requested database/log records.
• Displays a commitment to hospital mission and values.
• Maintains licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Effectively follows directions to maintain compliance with state and federal agencies, and readiness for inspection by regulatory bodies (DNV, Joint Commission).
• Proficient at instructing students and new staff after 1 year of experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• Use administrative skills to contribute to the successful operation of the department by entering and completing correct billing codes in the RIS.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides training, mentorship, and preceptorship to current and new technologists and students within modalities.
• Collaborates effectively with co-workers and staff within the department and throughout the institution to ensure that assignments and/or projects are completed in a professional and effective manner.
• Participates in regulatory activities as needed.
• Contributes to the safe, efficient, and successful operations of the department through effective communication.
• Effectively communicates with ordering providers and/or radiologists to properly protocol patient studies.
• Ensures all equipment is functioning and demonstrates ability to initiate service repair process.
• Maintains a responsibility for self-development with support for the learning environment of the hospital and the department of Radiology.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining all applicable equipment Quality Control, database records, and/or logs.
• Assist Team Lead, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.