Multi-Modality Technologist - CT/X-ray, Diagnostic Radiology

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 

• Mammography

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 

• Mammography

• 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