Multi-Modality Technologist (CT/Xray)- Weekend Option- Kings Mills Hospital

easyservice; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Health – Kings Mills Hospital is seeking a Multi-Modality Technologist 2 for weekend options. The role involves performing two imaging modalities, ensuring safety, and maintaining high-quality images for licensed practitioners.

Responsibilities include patient history intake, modality operation, and appropriate use of contrast. ARRT/RDMS/CNMT certifications are required with ongoing cross-training in XR, CT, and MRI.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from ARRT-accredited institute or approved Nuclear Medicine/Ultrasound program preferred.
• Certification/licensing required: ARRT or RDMS or CNMT; two modalities certification within 12 months if needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties for two imaging modalities (e.g., XR, CT, MRI).
• Obtains patient history and lab information for interpretation.
• Operates imaging equipment and ensures patient safety and image quality.
• Verifies patient identity and order details; annotates and documents procedures.
• Provides venipuncture and contrast administration when required.

Skills

XR imaging

CT imaging

MRI imaging

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's ARRT/NUC Med/US program

Tools

Power injector

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

This position is eligible for sign on bonus.

Shift/Schedule 36 Weekly hours 7p-7a Friday, Saturday, Sunday Must be CT/Xray Modalities

Multi-Modality Technologist 2 - Kings Mills Hospital - Weekend Option

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 Nuclear 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
  • 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 re