Job Description

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist performs any 2 combination of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. EX: CT, XR.

Essential Job Functions

Performs duties for any two imaging modalities. (ex: XR, CT) (ex: ARRT, RDMS) Operates equipment and accessories including selecting the proper coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired

results. Performs portables as needed. Selecting appropriate sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters. Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. Use of POC device for Lab work. Applies Safety principles with a focus on CT safety by identifying and removing items to minimize risk to patient, self and others that may affect the patient’s safety, damage the equipment or affect the image quality. Provides radiation protection and hearing protection for the patient and others CT technologist screens all patients, family members and staff for ferrous and RF sensitive material before anyone enters the magnet field. Verifies patient identification using two patient identifiers and the procedure requested or prescribed by validating the order. Performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access. Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Uses a power injector for the administration of medication with approved vascular access device. Follows manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rates and pressure. Maintains controlled access to the magnet room and supervises Zone 2, 3 and 4. Serves as CT Safety Officer in the absence of the CT leader while working in any imaging dept.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Patient Population

Also, Select The Age Of The Patient Population Served

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Minimum Education

Vocational/ Technical Degree

Specialty/Major

Radiology or Nuclear Medicine

Preferred Education

2 Year/ Associates Degree

Licensure/Certification Required

ARRT, NMTCB, RDMS

Licensure/Certification Preferred

ARRT, R, MR, CT , US, N, M

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

1

Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

CPR

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com