What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multi Modality Technologist - Diagnostics - Nights position at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems?
In October 2020, VCU Health completed the acquisition of Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, marking a significant milestone. Today, VCU Tappahannock Hospital is dedicated to advancing healthcare within our community and neighboring counties, guided by VCU Health's commitment to excellence, affordability, and community impact. Situated in the idyllic Middle Peninsula, our hospital serves the Northern Neck region, renowned for its quaint charm and leisurely summers along the picturesque Rappahannock River.
While VCU Tappahannock Hospital functions as a satellite facility compared to the larger VCU Health Medical Center in Downtown Richmond, Virginia, our standard of care remains uncompromised. Equipped with essential departments including Emergency, Critical Care, Operating Room, and Acute Care Units, our hospital thrives as a vital healthcare hub.
The integration of VCU Health's expertise into the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck communities has been transformative. With seamless coordination, trauma patients receive swift transport to the main facility, while complex surgeries are scheduled downtown.
We invite you to join our team and contribute to the well-being of the community close by and near to heart. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and perhaps, your best decision yet!
The Multi-Modality Technologist performs routine and complex high-quality imaging exams in assigned modalities.
*Provides safe, patient-centered care with attention to the physical and emotional needs of patients of all age groups.
*Must be willing and able to learn new skills and is required to maintain annual competencies in assigned modalities.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or
Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) as a Sonographer ARRT(S) or RDMS or CCI certification in Medical Sonography or RDCS certification in Cardiac Sonography or RVT certification as Vascular Technologist AND
At least one of the following specialty certifications: MRI, CT, PET, ARDMS or CCI or RDCS or RVT - specialty certification
VI or CI or CCI
Mammo
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or
Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or
Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) as a sonographer ARRT(S) or RDMS or CCI certification in Medical Sonography or RDCS certification in Cardiac Sonography or RVT certification as Vascular Technologist AND
At least one of the following additional certifications is required: MRI, CT, PET, Sonography
ARDMS or CCI or RDCS or RVT or ARRT-specialty certification
VI or CI
Mammo
Nuclear Medicine
Experience REQUIRED:
One (1) year of previous Technologist work experience.
Experience PREFERRED:
Three (3) to Five (5) years of previous Technologist work experience in each of the assigned modalities
Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment
Education/training REQUIRED:
Graduation from a JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology that is recognized by the ARRT or Graduation from a JRC Accredited Program in Nuclear Medicine that is recognized by the NMTCB and/or Graduation from an CAAHEP or CMA Accredited Program in Medical/Cardiac/Vascular Sonography or Graduation from a minimum of a 2 year JRC
Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology or Sonography that is recognized by the ARRT or Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, JRC-DMS or graduation from a Bachelor's degree program in Sonography or Vascular Sonography.
Education/training PREFERRED:
Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Radiations Science, Radiologic Technology, Sonography, or Vascular Sonography.
Independent action(s) required:
Multi-Modality Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of radiologic imaging exams.
Multi-Modality Technologists independently complete imaging exams based on physicians written order, department protocols, and institutional safety standards. Multi-Modality Technologists represent the goals, values, and vision of VCU Health System.
Ensures adherence to regulatory standards, health system and department policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines applicable to role.
Resolves basic service delivery issues.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements:
Position requires review, signature, and adherence to supplementary job description and scopes of practice for assigned modality locations.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager or supervisor.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing needs of the health system.
Weekend and other after hours coverage may be required based on workload demand and staffing needs of the health system.
Radiologic Technologists are considered "Essential Employees" who may be required to report to work in accordance with the VCUHS Policy.
Age Specific groups served: N/A
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other:
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion, Other: Prolonged computer interaction
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking, Other: Vision
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
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