Radiology Multi-Modality Tech - Registry/PRN

Mercy Health Corporation; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 49,386 - 74,073; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Corporation is seeking a Multi-Modality Technologist 1 for its Lake Geneva location. The incumbent will be initially competent in Radiography and obtain CT certification within one year of hire. Essential duties include operating imaging equipment, preparing patients, maintaining safety protocols, and supporting student instruction.

A successful candidate will have a graduate degree in an accredited radiography program, ARRT registration, and a WI radiographer license. The position requires strong teamwork abilities and proficiency in patient education.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience as a technologist; hospital experience preferred.
• ARRT registered in Radiography required; CT credential is required within two years of hire.
• WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active status in Radiography and CT modalities.
• Positions patients to best demonstrate anatomic areas of interest.
• Operates imaging equipment and ensures safety protocols.
• Assists with student instruction and departmental accreditation.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Education

Aseptic Technique

Basic Life Support

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiography program

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Multi-Modality Technologist 1 will be competent and credentialed initially in Radiography with the credential in CT obtained within one year of hire. The incumbent will be able and willing to flex between them as needed.

Schedule

Nights

Shift

7p-7a Every other weekend

Location

Walworth Hospital and Medical Center

Pay Range

$35.85-53.77

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains active status in the modalities in which they practice.
• Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership, completes projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested.
• Is competent in all exams performed within the assigned modalities.
• Corroborates patient clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
• Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.
• Practices aseptic technique as necessary.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.
• Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
• Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Other duties, tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
• Two to four years of experience as a technologist; hospital experience preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• ARRT registered in Radiography required; the CT credential is required within two years of hire.
• IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois.
• WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin.
• BLS/CPR required within 90 days of hire.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience in working with radiologic technologists, radiologists and support staff in a multimodality department.
• Proficiency in mentoring employees and providing corrective action appropriately.
• Experience in obtaining departmental accreditation.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly and effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to foster excellent teamwork in a radiology department.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently.
• Read/comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Basic PC skills.
• Manage stress appropriately.
• Make decisions under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
• Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Works independently, with limited direct supervision.

EEO STATEMENT

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.