Multi-Modality Technologist

Imaging Technologist

Join our team at the Moody Outpatient Center, where you will be responsible for performing routine to complex quality images in at least two different modalities in the Breast Center on a routinely scheduled basis.

Job Description

• Perform advanced imaging in at least two modalities and produce quality images for radiologists.
• Evaluate patient history and physician's orders to ensure appropriate procedures are performed.
• Comply with the Quality Control Program of the imaging service area to adhere to the quality requirements of Parkland.
• Maintain proper documentation on all relevant information systems to track the procedures performed on each patient.
• Communicate and consult with patients, informing them of procedures to be performed to ensure that patients are as comfortable as possible.
• Proactively monitor workload between imaging service areas and communicate availability to modality leadership.
• Identify ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Make recommendations to supervisor, implement, and monitor results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of Parkland.
• Provide training and supervision to imaging students as they rotate through areas to ensure education requirements are met.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with employees, medical staff, patients, and visitors to ensure efficient work processes.
• Serve as a resource person for other technologists.
• Participate in departmental Performance Improvement Programs, uphold ICARE values, and its relationship to the work environment.
• Attend department and modality meetings satisfactorily.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited imaging program for their primary pathway (e.g., Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Radiography, Sonography).
• Must have at least one year of imaging experience for each certified modality.
• Must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification from Texas Department of Health or Texas Medical Board (not applicable to MR, S, or VS).
• Must be credentialed through at least one of the following: ARRT, and/or RDMS.
• Must possess two or more imaging subspecialties: Breast Sonography (BS), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), Mammography (M), Radiography (R), Sonography (S).
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must be able to demonstrate time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate advanced computer skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate routine to complex positioning ability to achieve images that meet quality criteria.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.
• Must be able to perform a team lift when setting up and removing moveable steps to the mobile mammography van.