Multimodality Technologist

Baylor Scott & White Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Multimodality Technologist to join their team. This role involves performing advanced imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards of quality. You will work collaboratively with a team of professionals to provide exceptional care to patients and contribute to a supportive work environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals and communities. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

Debt-free tuition assistance

Immediate access to time off benefits

Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in medical imaging.
• Less than 1 year of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients and ensure their comfort during procedures.
• Maintain equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Multimodality Imaging

Patient Communication

Radiation Safety

First Aid

Education

Graduation from an Accredited Program

Tools

iSTAT Point of Care Testing

Job description

The Heart Hospital - Plano

Schedule: Weekend, Nights FT Friday- Sunday 7:00 PM-7:30 AM

On-Call: Call rotation every 6 weeks

Location:The Heart Hospital Plano, TX

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Job Summary

The Multimodality Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs imaging in two or more disciplines. At least 25% of their work focuses on advanced areas like CT, MR, Nuc Med, or IR. They work with ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Performs high-quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol promptly. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards.
• Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring. Takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set levels. Takes action when the reference level is exceeded, which may include patient follow-up.
• Demonstrates and understands proper use of iSTAT point of care testing for obtaining creatinine levels.
• Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients. Identifies patient service needs and ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient. Establishes rapport with patients and others. Communicates clearly and calmly with patients and their families about the test. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepare the patient and area for the procedure. Position the patient, use immobilization devices, and move equipment into position. Use appropriate settings and exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies. Uses sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department. Assists in maintaining the supplies inventory. Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, policies, and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate systems, according to department policies and procedures.

Key Success Factors

• Able to perform high quality multimodality procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficient in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful during stress. Take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service. Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate care for all age groups.
• Able to serve as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members. Also, train current teams about new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT), unless the role is MRI or Ultrasound.
• American Reg MRI Tech (ARMRIT), ARRT-Bone Density (ARRT-BD), ARRT-BS Breast Sonography (ARRT-BS), ARRT-CT Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT), ARRT-M Mammography (ARRT-M), ARRT-MR Magnetic Res Imaging (ARRT-MR), ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N), ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R), ARRT-S Sonography (ARRT-S), ARRT-VI Interventional Rad (ARRT-VI), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT), Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB), Reg Diag Med Sono-Breast (BR) (RDMS-BR), RDMS Fetal Echocardiography (RDMS-FE), Reg Diag Med Sono-OB/GYN (OB) (RDMS-OB), RDMS-Pediatric Sonography (PS) (RDMS-PS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in two imaging modalities. Works 50% of the time in the second modality. Approved modalities are: ARRT-R, ARRT-CT, ARRT-CV, ARRT-M, ARRT-MR, ARRT-N, ARRT-S, ARRT-VI, ARRT-BS, ARRT-BD, ARRT-CI, RDMS-AB, RDMS-BR, RDMS-FE, RDMS-OB, RDMS-PS, RVT, CNMT, or ARMRIT.
• ARRT-CI Cardiac-Interventional (ARRT-CI), ARRT-CV Cardiovasc-Inter Rad (ARRT-CV): .