Radiology Multi-Modality Tech - Registry/PRN

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Multi-Modality Technologist 1 in Wisconsin. The role requires radiography competence with CT credential within one year of hire, and flexibility to work across modalities as needed. Nights shift 7p-7a, every other weekend at Walworth Hospital and Medical Center.

Pay range acknowledged: $35.85–$53.77 per hour. The incumbent will provide patient care, operate imaging equipment, and contribute to safety and quality in a multi-modality radiology department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
• Two to four years of experience as a radiographer.
• ARRT registered in Radiography; CT credential within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active status in practiced modalities.
• Provides clinical leadership and completes assigned projects.
• Operates imaging equipment and positions patients to optimize results.
• Prepares patients, administers contrast, and starts IV access as needed.
• Initiates basic life support when necessary and provides patient education.
• Manages inventory and supplies for the radiology area.

Skills

Radiography proficiency

CT credential timeline

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiography program

ARRT-registered Radiography

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 as a Radiographer is required.
• Experience in a hospital environment 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.

PAY RANGE

$35.85 - $53.77

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

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

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.