Per-Diem Multi-Modality Technician (63417)

“Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.”

Job Summary

The Multi-Modality Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative and applies his/her judgment to produce necessary documentation for further interpretation for the ordered exam. They routinely work in 2 or more modalities for which they qualify by licensure and Sanitas Medical Center requirements. This position must rotate throughout 2 or more modalities, where applicable.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
• Will apply his/her judgment to produce necessary documentation for further interpretation for the ordered exam by the physician.
• Assumes responsibility for the cleanliness of the exam room, workstation and equipment.
• Will be flexible and understanding with patients.  
• Will consult with the physician when encountering the need of immediate medical attention for the patient.
• Will initiate the sending of stat or urgent exams for further interpretations.
• Will ensure that proper levels of stock inventory of related supplies are maintained.
• Will ensure that regularly scheduled maintenance and cleaning are performed.
• Will keep abreast of new procedures, techniques and applications.
• Responsible for continuing education and professional development.
• Assures all exams are sent for further interpretation by the ordering physician before leaving the center.
• Consult with the Center Administrator in matters of scheduling, work methods and other related issues.
• Advises administration personnel of any problems with equipment.
• Always follow HIPAA regulations.
• Dosimeter badge must always be worn by tech and visible.
• Assist in the ACR accreditation process, as necessary.
• Assist with the processing of CT and MRI authorizations, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field from an accredited program.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in outpatient diagnostic facility of hospital.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Must have a valid ARRT Registered Technologist license.
• Must have a valid Computed Tomography ARRT Registered Technologist license.
• Must have a valid Certified Radiologic Technologist license. 
• BLS Certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have good knowledge of radiology equipment and techniques.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Compassion and empathy in patient care.
• Knowledge of patient safety and infection control protocols.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Proficiency in operating X-ray, CT and DEXA equipment and software.
• Follows established standards of practice for image processing and interpretation including ACR guidelines and assists in any other department duties as assigned.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant or any job-related vocational coursework preferred.

Financial Responsibilities

• This position does not currently have financial responsibilities.

Budget Responsibilities

• This position does not currently have budget responsibilities.

Languages

• Advanced English is required.
• Spanish or Creole is preferred.

Travel

• This position does not currently require travel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to work standing up, walk, use hands to operate tools and equipment and must be able to exert regularly up to 10 pounds of force, frequently exert 30 pounds of force and occasionally exert 50 pounds of force to constantly perform the essential job functions. The employee will be frequently required to reach with hands and arms, bend, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

Inside: The employee is subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to noise; there may be sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

Physical/Environmental Activities

Please confirm for the following questions if these working conditions are encountered Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job), Frequently (34-66% of time on the job), Constantly (67-100% of time on the job), or Not Applicable N/A

• Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences). Not Applicable N/A
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions of cold, heat, wet, and humidity. Not Applicable N/A
• May be exposed to outdoor or warehouse conditions of loud noises, vibration, fumes, dust, odors, and mists. Not Applicable N/A
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, or other equipment. Not Applicable N/A
• Subject to exposure to hazardous material. Occasionally (1-33% of time on the job)