Multi-Modality Technologist 2 - Radiology - Sylvania Emergency Department & Imaging - PRN

Mercy Health; Sylvania (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Sylvania, Ohio, seeks a Multi-Modality Technologist II for the Emergency Department & Imaging. You will perform two imaging modality procedures, such as XR, CT, or MRI, and contribute to timely patient care with accuracy and safety.

You will collect patient history, coordinate with licensed practitioners, manage contrast administration and venipuncture as needed, adhere to radiation protection standards, and stay current with CE requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent. ARRT certification required.
• Active ARRT registration; RDMS or CNMT certifications preferred.
• Two imaging modalities proficiency as part of responsibilities; adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties for two imaging modalities (e.g., XR, CT, MRI) with appropriate protocols.
• Maintains radiation safety and protection for patient and staff.
• Obtains patient history and appropriate lab work, documents for licensed practitioners.
• Performs venipuncture and, when required, administers medications/contrast as prescribed; uses power injector per protocol.

Skills

Imaging modalities

Radiology safety

Venipuncture

Contrast administration

Patient history collection

Education

Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification

RDMS/CNMT certifications preferred

Tools

Power injector

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Mercy Health

Who we are

We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We’ll ask a lot of you, but we’ll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there’s one thing we know for certain, it’s that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Multi-Modality Technologist 2 - Sylvania Emergency Department & Imaging

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologistperforms any 2 combination of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner.

Essential Functions:

• Performs duties for any 2 imaging modalities. (ex: XR, CT, MRI) (ex: ARRT, RDMS)
• Meets any continuing education or clinical requirements as required by regulatory standards
• Operates equipment, accessories and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures and processes of the 2 imaging modalities.
• Selecting appropriate imaging/sequences with consideration given to approved protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Obtains patient’s clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. Use of POC device for Lab work.
• Applies Safety principles with a focus on the 2 imaging modalities to minimize risk to patient, self and others that may affect the patient’s safety, damage the equipment or affect the image quality.
• Provides radiation protection and other protection specific to the 2 modalities for the patient and others.
• Verifies patient identification using two patient identifiers and the procedure requested or prescribed by validating the order.
• When required by either of the 2 modalities, performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access.
• When required by either of the 2 modalities, identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• When required by either of the 2 modalities, uses a power injector for the administration of medication with approved vascular access device. Follows manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rates and pressure.
• Scheduled for on-call as required

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Associate’s from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute or of an approved Nucelar Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) (required)

Required to be competent in 2 of the following and obtain certification within 12 months:

• Bone Densitometry (BD)
• Breast Sonography (BS)
• Radiologic Technology (R)