Multi-Modality Technologist II - Ultrasound Technologist - Rappahannock General Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Kilmarnock (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Multi-Modality Technologist II (Ultrasound) for Rappahannock General Hospital in Kilmarnock, VA.

The role requires performing imaging duties across two modalities, maintaining safety standards, and supporting patient care. The position is PRN with day and afternoon shifts at this hospital.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from ARRT-accredited institute or approved ultrasound/nuclear medicine program (preferred).
• Certification and registration with ARRT or RDMS or CNMT (required).
• Competent in two of the listed modalities and certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties for two imaging modalities (e.g., XR, CT, MRI).
• Meets continuing education/clinical requirements as required.
• Operates equipment and understands workflows for the modalities.
• Selects imaging sequences per protocols and data needs.
• Obtains patient history and related lab data for clinician use.
• Applies radiation protection principles and ensures patient safety.
• Verifies patient identity and requested procedure.
• Performs venipuncture and IV access as needed.
• Administers medications/contrast as prescribed and uses power injector when required.
• On-call as scheduled.

Skills

Imaging modalities (2)

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic/Ultrasound field

ARRT-RDMS-CNMT certification (preferred)

Tools

ARRT

RDMS

CNMT

Job description

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Multi-Modality Technologist II - Ultrasound Technologist - Rappahannock General Hospital - PRN - Days - Afternoon - Kilmarnock, VA

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)* grandfather