The Multi-Modality Radiology Technologist performs imaging procedures and holds national registry in a minimum of 2 modalities shown below. This position provides basic patient care, maintains equipment, transports patients, and prepares and maintains documentation.

X-ray and CT

This position's work location is on-site only.

Patient Care
* Obtains patient history.

* Educates patients/families regarding procedures and/or treatment to be performed as well as risk factors and prevention.

* Positions patients appropriately for the applicable radiographic procedure.

* Performs radiographic procedures and analysis according to departmental guidelines.

* Develops and evaluates radiographic results for technical quality, such as density, contrast, definition and distortion.

* Applies learned methodologies with independent judgment according to established policies and procedures.

* Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies.

* Maintains infection prevention standards.

* Explains standard procedures and answers patient questions.

* Prepares, cleans, adjusts, inspects and maintains equipment.

* Produces quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.

* Prepares and maintains accurate documentation, archiving imaging data as needed or required.

* Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals.

CT:

* Operate head or body scanners to create a computer generated cross-sectional image of a patient's internal organs and tissues for diagnosis of medical issues.

* Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas.

Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.

* May perform obstetric and gynecological scans, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, and radiation therapy localization.

Mammography:

* Prepares patient and equipment for mammography procedure.

* Positions patient throughout the procedures, adjusting immobilization devices for proper compression.

* Performs radiologic mammography exams, including screenings and diagnostic studies, and analysis.

* May participate in the performance of advanced mammography procedures such as stereostatic biopsies, clip placements, drainages.

Diagnostic/Xray:

* Performs radiographic procedures using both stationary and mobile radiographic equipment.

* Responsible for appropriate set up of the xray room and manipulation of equipment, and proper placement of patient for procedure.

* Ensure proper image capture of skeletal structure request for diagnosis and treatment purposes.

* Process and develops exposed xray film and creates xray CD copies for review and interpretation.

Quality
* Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

* Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements, demonstrating ability to troubleshoot and notify appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.

* Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department and monitors and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure non-interruption of service.

Education
* Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidenced based practice and research.

* Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.

* Works with peers and other health care providers. Participates in ongoing in-service and educational seminars.

* Participates in orienting, assisting, mentoring and education of colleagues and students.

Compliance/Safety
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.

* If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.

* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.

* Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

Education:

Associates of Applied Science or other Related Fields
(or)
accredited MRI program
(or)
Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
(or)
Graduate of an accredited School of Ultrasonography - Required

Certification & Licensures

Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire
Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire
BLS (American Heart Assoc.)- Required
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their department leader
Diagnostic/X-ray:
Current Radiologic Technologist certification ® with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Required
Arizona Department of Health Radiology Technologist license
CT:
ARRT CT OR Experience which allows employee to receive AZ State license for CT - Required
AZDHS Certified Radiologic Technologist and CT - Required