Multi-Modality Technologist, CT & X-Ray

Jobtailor; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a multi-modality radiologic technologist to perform imaging for two modalities as requested by licensed practitioners. You will obtain patient histories, ensure accurate documentation, and uphold stringent safety standards to protect patients and staff.

The ideal candidate will be ARRT/RDMS/CNMT certified with an Associate's degree and the ability to certify in two modalities within 12 months. BLS certification is required at hire for some locations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from ARRT-accredited institute or approved Nuclear Medicine/Ultrasound program (preferred).
• Certification/Registration with ARRT, RDMS, or CNMT required.
• Competent in at least two modalities and obtain certification within 12 months.
• BLS certification required at hire for some locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties for any 2 imaging modalities (e.g., XR, CT, MRI) as requested by a licensed practitioner.
• Obtain patient clinical history and ensure documentation for licensed practitioners.
• Apply safety principles to protect patient, staff and equipment during imaging.
• Verifies patient identification and requests prior to procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and administer medications/contrast when required.
• Follow manufacturer guidelines for infusion rates and pressures.
• On‑call scheduling as required.

Skills

CT & MRI parameter selection

Patient safety

Radiation protection

Venipuncture

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or approved program

Job description

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Follows manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rates and pressure.
• Scheduled for on‑call as required.

Requirements

• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute or of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography (preferred)
• 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)
• 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)
• 1 year of experience in healthcare environment (preferred)

Hard Skills

• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
• Ultrasonography (S)
• Bone Densitometry (BD)
• Breast Sonography (BS)
• Radiologic Technology (R)
• Venipuncture
• Patient Safety Principles
• Radiation Protection
• Data Acquisition Parameters

Certifications & Qualifications

• ARRT Certification
• RDMS Certification
• CNMT Certification
• BLS Certification