Multi Modality Technologist II (Full-Time)

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform routine and specialized imaging procedures across multiple modalities in accordance with facility protocols.

Responsibilities include selecting technical factors, ensuring safety, documenting patient care in electronic health records, and participating in performance improvement activities; MD licensure and ARRT certification required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in radiologic technology from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience; working competency in an additional modality.

Responsibilities

• Executes basic clinical competence in general radiology across locations; may perform exams in CT, MRI, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, PET CT, or Nuclear Medicine.
• Applies radiology principles, including safety and physics; complies with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
• Documents patient care activity in electronic health records systems.
• Maintains a safe work environment and inventories supplies; reports equipment issues per policy.
• Participates in performance-improvement initiatives and staff training.

Skills

Clinical competence

Radiology knowledge

Patient positioning

Safety compliance

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Certificate in radiologic technology

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ARRT certification

Job description

Job Requirements

Must have CTSchedule: 3 -12 hour shifts; flex Day/EveningJob DescriptionOverviewUnder general supervision, performs routine and specialized diagnostic imaging procedures in at least two imaging modalities.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in general radiology, in all locations across all patient types; in addition, performs exams and procedures as needed in one of the following modalities: CT, MRI, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, PET CT, and/or Nuclear Medicine in accordance to facility protocols. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient. Administers contrast according to facility policy.Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.
• Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of radiology principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation/MR safety, and physics, patient positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
• Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.
• Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.

Work Experience Education

Associate degree, Certificate, or advanced degree in radiologic technology, or modalities of employment, from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Experience

Working competency in additional modalityMinimum of 1 year of clinical experience

Licensures/Certifications

• Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• Certification in one of the following: CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, PET CT, Nuclear Medicine, or Interventional Radiology
• Licensed in State of MD in applicable modalities
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Preferred

Experience1+ years of clinical experience in at least two modalities