Multimodality Technologist with Cross Training to Cath Lab and IR

Baylor Scott & White Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health Lakeway is seeking a Multimodality Technologist to perform imaging in two or more modalities and support advanced areas such as CT, MR, nuclear medicine, or IR. The role requires an Associate's degree in Radiology or related program and ARRT certification, with opportunities for cross-training across modalities.

The position is a full-time day shift (4 days/week, 7am-5:30pm) with limited weekend call.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• The multimodality position is geared towards individuals with additional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality multimodality procedures per exam protocol.
• Monitor radiation dose and follow safety standards.
• Use iSTAT for point-of-care testing.
• Communicate with patients using AIDET and obtain consent.
• Maintain equipment and manage supplies.

Skills

Multimodality imaging

Patient communication

Radiology procedures

Safety protocols

Education

Associate's degree in Radiology

ARRT certification

Tools

iSTAT

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway

Address: 100 Medical Pkwy, Lakeway, TX (Suburb of Austin, TX)

Must be willing to cross train into Cath and IR or at least one

Credential: The multimodality position is geared towards individuals with additional certifications.

Examples: ARRT (R) or RCIS with additional certification for example CI or VI or CT or MRI or Mammo or both RCIS and ARRT together, RCES is an additional certification. However, can be changed to an Interventional radiology tech or CVIS tech.

Education: Associate's degree in Radiology + ARRT or graduate of a related program.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time day shift position, Monday-Friday, 4 days/week 7am-5:30pm. 4–10 Hour Day Shifts.

Little to no weekend call: 7–9 days of call every 4 weeks for emergent procedures after hours. Call response time to the facility is within 30 minutes of notification. *Very little call on the weekend since they have a weekend tech that takes call. They however take 1 weekend a month off.

Must live within 30 minutes of hospital.

Lakeway is located about 25 miles west of downtown Austin. Lakeway is ideally situated on the south shore of Lake Travis in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Lakeway is a resort community complete with golf courses, tennis courts, marinas, a 65‑mile long lake, 100 acres of parkland and trails, and nearly 500 acres of greenbelts. You can enjoy dining at the famous The Oasis on Lake Travis while enjoying the gorgeous views of the rolling hills and the abundance of sailboats floating on the lake.

Baylor Scott & White Health Lakeway is a 121‑bed, full‑service hospital. The medical center is a certified primary stroke center, a certified chest pain center. Lakeway has achieved Magnet recognition for its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care.

3 procedure suites. 2 GE fluoroscopy units (soon to be upgraded to Phillips), Siemens biplane system. 12 private room pre/post holding rooms.

• Procedures: Cardiology – left heart catheterization, PFO closure, STEMI/MI, mechanical device insertions, lithotripsy, thrombectomy, renal stenting, peripheral vascular, PCI. Interventional radiology – kyphoplasty, port‑a‑cath placements, biopsies, cryoablations, uterine artery embolization, prostate embolization, GI bleed embolization, thrombectomy, percutaneous drain placement, paracentesis, thoracentesis, fistulograms. Electrophysiology – pacemaker, ablation, cryo‑ablation, pulse field ablation. Population – varies (adult).

Spacious procedure rooms and spread out and support the nurse who is circulating and also the scrub tech, physician. If they need to bring equipment they have the room.

3:1 nurse‑to‑patient ratio for pre/post. Techs rotate modalities and procedures.

Lots of opportunities for staff autonomy and facility‑based/departmental councils to join.

Great place to immerse in many modalities with a growing and continually developing team. Growth in vascular, neuro and structural cardiovascular procedures.

Job Summary

The Multimodality Technologist is supervised by a Radiologist, performs imaging in two or more disciplines. At least 25% of their work focuses on advanced areas like CT, MR, nuclear medicine, 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 expertise of radiation dose reference levels and monitoring; takes action if the estimated dose exceeds set levels; measures patient follow‑up when reference level is exceeded.
• Demonstrates and knows about 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.
• Prepares the patient and area for the procedure; positions the patient, uses immobilization devices, and moves equipment into position; uses 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.
• Demonstrate and maintain current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate 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.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

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

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program.
• 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).

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