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Multimodality Technician
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What they do
A Radiologic Technician or Technologist operates X Ray, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or CT (Computed Tomography) scan equipment to take diagnostic images of a patient. Works with doctors to obtain specific images necessary for medical diagnosis.
$46,914 / year median in South Carolina
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Multimodality Technician
R-0000056814
Orangeburg, South Carolina Healthcare Support Clinical & Research Support Services Full Time Hospital Authority (MUHA) Add to favorites View favorites Job Description Summary $15,000 sign-on bonus Multi-modality technologist provides quality imaging and patient care within two or more imaging modalities. Technologists must be able to effectively explain the procedures to the patient and be sure they are competent in the procedure being performed. Technologists must produce images for the interpretation, and or request of, a licensed practitioner. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost CenterCC004790 ORBG
- Radiology Dept Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-29 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Compensation & Incentives Sign-on bonus: $15,000Shift Differentials:
Weekend Day:
+$2.30/hr Additional pay: (call pay, overtime etc.)Shift Details Schedule:
Varies Hours:
Varies Responsibilities Schedule and perform complex specialized tasks associated with Multi-modality exams in a timely manner. Maintain production and quality of images by following established standards and procedures. Perform equipment quality checks and independently troubleshoot equipment malfunctions. Provide exemplary patient care to ensure comfort and safety of patients within and outside of the department. Exercise independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity with minimal supervisionAdditional Job Description Education:
Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.Experience:
2+ years of multi-modality work experience.Credentials:
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), If not registered must obtain the registry within 6 months of hire. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Must obtain Advance Modality Registration within 1 year of hire date.Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)- Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
- (Selected Positions)
- Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.