Multi Modality Technician (X-Ray Technician and CT Technologist) - Dayton Springfield Emergency Center

Springfield, OH

Hospitals

About the position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist performs any 2 combination of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties for any 2 imaging modalities (ex: XR, CT, MRI)
• Meets any continuing education or clinical requirements as required by regulatory standards
• Operates equipment, accessories and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures and processes of the 2 imaging modalities
• Selecting appropriate imaging/sequences with consideration given to approved protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters
• Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
• Applies Safety principles with a focus on the 2 imaging modalities to minimize risk to patient, self and others
• Provides radiation protection and other protection specific to the 2 modalities for the patient and others
• Verifies patient identification using two patient identifiers and the procedure requested or prescribed by validating the order
• When required by either of the 2 modalities, performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access
• When required by either of the 2 modalities, identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
• When required by either of the 2 modalities, uses a power injector for the administration of medication with approved vascular access device
• Scheduled for on-call as required

Requirements

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) required
• Required to be competent in 2 of the specified imaging modalities and obtain certification within 12 months
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care
• State Licensure preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed
• Associate's from an ARRT accredited institute or of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography preferred
• 1 year of experience in healthcare environment preferred

Nice-to-haves

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) preferred
• Radiology Information System (RIS) preferred
• IV Contrast Administration preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more