RadiologyCT Scan

Lakeway TX (Suburb of Austin TX)

$15000 Sign On bonus & Relocation assistance to Multimodality Tech Professionals
Multimodality Tech

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: Associates degree in Radiology ARRT or graduate of an 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.

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 expertise 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 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 patients 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.

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): .