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

Mercy Home Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Multi-Modality Technologist 2 for the Sylvania Emergency Department & Imaging. The role performs combinations of imaging procedures (XR/CT/MRI) to produce diagnostic images under licensed guidance.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, obtaining history and labs, ensuring safety, and maintaining documentation. Certification in ARRT or RDMS/CNMT is required with on-call duties as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an ARRT-credited institute or approved ultrasound/sonography program (preferred).
• Certification/Registration with ARRT or RDMS or CNMT is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties for any 2 imaging modalities (e.g., XR, CT, MRI).
• Meets continuing education/clinical requirements per regulatory standards.
• Operates imaging equipment and follows workflows for the 2 modalities.
• Selects imaging sequences per approved protocols and patient factors.
• Obtains patient history and lab data; documents for licensed practitioner.
• Maintains radiation and patient safety; protects patient and staff.
• Verifies patient identity using two identifiers and requested procedures.
• May perform venipuncture and IV access as needed.
• Administers medications/contrast as prescribed; uses power injector when required.
• On-call as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation

Physical interventions

Patient centered care

Medical safety screenings

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Vital patient monitoring

Clinical communication

Medical history documentation

Data / information analysis

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Authority adoption

Critical thinking

Family communication

Teamwork

Professional communication

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Education

Associate's ARRT accredited program (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EHR

PACS

RIS

IV Contrast Administration

Job description

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 technologist performs 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)
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
• Ultrasonography (S)
• Nuclear Medicine (N)
• Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)* grandfathered
• Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)
• Cardiac Sonographer (CS)
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)
• Mammography (M)
• Vascular Sonography (VS)
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• Certified Neurointerventional Clinician (CNIC) board certification
• Class A CDL or Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License)** for locations with mobile mammography program only
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Experience

• 1 year of experience in healthcare environment (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• De-escalation
• Physical interventions
• Patient Centered care
• Performing medical and safety screenings
• Working within an interdisciplinary team
• Monitor patient condition during treatment
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patient medical histories
• Analyzing data or information
• Scheduling
• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Professional communication
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
• Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred)
• IV Contrast Administration (preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affrightive Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]