Multi-Modality Technologist PRN -CT/XR

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking a Multi‑Modality Imaging Technologist to provide clinical imaging services according to established standards. This role requires ensuring quality imaging, performing patient care and safety practices, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have hands-on experience with CT or MRI technology and must possess an Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology.

The position calls for strong commitment to patient safety and care, and the ability to manage data accurately in the EMR system. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a registered technologist.
• 1 year of CT or MRI technology experience.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and accuracy of imaging procedures.
• Administer patient care and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in safe condition.
• Complete data entry in EMR systems.

Skills

Quality assurance

Patient care

Safety practices

Data input and verification

Education

Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

EPIC

PACS/RIS

Job description

Your job is more than a job. The Multi‑Modality Imaging Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal departmental functions. Demonstrates and implements skills and knowledge in using all radiographic and/or CT/MR equipment, following all related protocols and procedures. Engages in producing high quality imaging exams/images within the appropriate length of time for required radiologic procedure. Maintains compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

General Duties

• Quality: Confirms patient's identity, body part and body side for every patient prior to the imaging procedure. Demonstrates a working knowledge of radiology equipment and procedures and engages in producing quality radiographic exams. If needed, reviews exams with the radiologists as to important anatomic detail and areas of abnormalities.
• Patient Care and Safety: Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies. Communicates with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patient’s chart to assist in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination. Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation. Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome. Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to ensure they are within acceptable limits when applicable. Responds and follows up on critical test findings.
• Safety: Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat, clean and safe condition. Cleans and disinfects equipment maintains supply of linen in the room. Ensures safety of patients and employees. Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical and mechanical hazards. Troubleshoots malfunctions and reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person. Checks stock supply levels and maintains supplies at par level and assists with supply maintenance and utilization.
• Responsibility: Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements. Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies. Maintains proper sterile or aseptic technique for procedures as indicated. Always washes hands before and after each patient contact. Adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.
• Performance: Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operation. Inputs and verifies all data in EMR (EPIC) and PACS/RIS. Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a registered technologist.
• 1 year of CT or MRI technology experience.

Education Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited institution or 2‑year certification program in Radiologic Technology (including training from United States Armed Forces).

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider.
• Limited Lab License (WJMC).
• Two advanced modality registries required (MRI, CT, US, Mammography).

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America).

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.