Multi Modality Technologist - Imaging

CHRISTUS Health

New Braunfels, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Billing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Diagnostic Radiology, Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Hospital, Infection Control, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Maintain Compliance, Mammography, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Modality, Nuclear Medicine, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Quality of Care, Radiography, Regulations, Ultrasound
LOCATION
New Braunfels, TX
POSTED
4 days ago
Description

Summary:

With minimum supervision, the Multi-Modality Technologist will competently function in two (2) or more modalities within the Imaging Department. This can include Diagnostic Radiology, MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Special Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, or Mammography. Performs various technical procedures requiring independent judgment and is responsible for designated areas or procedures as needed or assigned in two (2) or more modalities.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Performs a variety of diagnostic procedures, some of a more complex nature, utilizing state-of-the-art computerized imaging equipment in more than one (1) modality.
  • Requires flexibility to work competently within assigned modalities as needed or assigned.
  • Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers by coordinating and prioritizing procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
  • Possesses the ability and willingness to rotate within departments and clinics for proper coverage as needed or assigned.
  • Upon completion of procedures, program the computer to ensure completion of the exam and all scan data is correctly stored in PACS.
  • Ensures exam rooms are neat, clean, and adequately stocked before exams are performed and acts to ensure compliance with Infection Control standards.
  • Coordinates and prioritizes procedures during the workday to maintain a high level of patient care and continuity.
  • Ensures all charges are correctly coded and entered in the billing system.
  • Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent customer service skills required.
  • Adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
  • Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards as outlined by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
  • Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of CHRISTUS Health
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

  • 1 year of experience in a medical setting required
  • Basic computer experience required
  • Excellent customer service experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • One of the following primary modality registries/certifications (active) is required:
    • Radiography (R) (ARRT)
    • Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) (ARRT or NMTCB)
    • Sonography (S) (ARRT or ARDMS)
  • One of the following postprimary modality registries/certifications (active) is required:
    • Mammography (M) (ARRT)
    • CT (ARRT)
    • MRI (ARRT)
    • Bone Densitometry (BD) (ARRT)
    • Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) (ARRT)
    • Breast Sonography (ARRT)
    • Vascular Sonography (VS) (ARRT)
  • State Licensure required based on modality
    • Texas: MRT by TMB
    • Louisiana: LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBE
    • New Mexico: RRT, DMS, NMT, CT, FUS, MRT, or VS by MIRTP NMED
  • BLS required

 

Work Schedule:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Full Time

About the Company

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CHRISTUS Health

In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.

To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.

Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.

Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.christushealth.org/