Multi-Modality Tech - The Angeles Clinic

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Azusa
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

The Multi-Modality Technologist position provides crucial service of generating images of the body for diagnostic purposes with diagnostic imaging equipment, as advised by Radiologists, in accordance with the company policies and procedure manuals utilizing two or more of the following modalities: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT).Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and checks patients prior to MRI/NM/CT procedure.
• Acquires patient questionnaire, chart, data/requisition and reviews all to determine contraindication of having MRI/NM/CT examination
• Verifies and validates patient screening safety form. Performs MRI/NM/CT procedures required per protocol and performs daily QA/QC.
• Performs venipunctures, draws specimens and maintains competencies.
• Educates patients regarding MRI/NM/CT procedures, equipment and exam.
• Ensures patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam.
• May assist with scheduling of patients as needed.
• Administers proper contrast related to patient having MRI/NM/CT exam.
• Acquires, archives, transmits and prints images via PACS. When applicable, completes after hours transmission of images and appropriate forms.
• Immediately reports any malfunctions; observes potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems or calls for service.
• Maintains available equipment up-time at the highest level for patient accessibility.
• Learns new technical information and skills.
• As needed rotate through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.
• As needed configure/Update MRI/NM/CT Scanning protocols as needed.
• May be required to perform PACS/RIS QC.
• Other duties as assigned.

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