Multi Modality Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Durango, CO is seeking a Multi-Modality Tech to provide high-quality patient imaging across two or more modalities, while maintaining strict radiation safety and compassionate care. You will operate imaging equipment, position patients for exams, and serve as a clinical resource to unit personnel.

Qualified candidates will have ARRT (R) registration, BLS from AHA, at least one year of imaging experience, and additional ARRT certifications (CT, MR, or CV/MV).

Qualifications

• One year imaging experience
• ARRT (R) radiology registration
• ARRT CT / MR / VI / CV certifications
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• Exert/lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging procedures with safety for patient and staff.
• Produces quality images accurately and timely.
• Instructs patients and families about procedures and addresses needs.
• Assists with technologist duties across modalities as assigned.
• Observes patients and equipment, reports unusual occurrences.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and logs service calls.

Skills

Multi-modality imaging

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Clinical leadership

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Multi-Modality Tech, you will provide quality patient care within two or more medical imaging departments, performing high-quality images and exams while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs and adhering to safe radiation practices.

Every day you will operate various imaging equipment, position patients for different exams, act as a clinical resource to unit personnel, and serve as a role model for other associate technologists, continually upholding current standards of practice for the unit.

To be successful in this role, you will possess expertise in at least two medical imaging modalities, strong technical skills across multiple platforms, a deep understanding of radiation safety, and the ability to effectively communicate, lead, and provide compassionate patient care.

• Performs imaging procedures, providing safety for self, patients, and all other individuals.
• Produces quality images in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
• As assigned by management, performs technologist duties of other registered modality.
• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and logs the service call/problem per department procedure.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• One (1) year imaging experience
• Registered Technologist, Radiology ARRT (R)
• Any of the following: ARRT (CT), ARRT (M), R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT) ; R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT)
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• Exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Preferred

• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree

Where You'll Work

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the‑art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year‑round, world‑class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.