OhioHealth is seeking a Sr Radiology Technologist - Multi Modality to join our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will perform CT, fluoroscopy, X-ray, and DEXA procedures, with willingness to train in select modalities. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care while ensuring safety, accuracy, and patient comfort. OhioHealth offers a supportive, inclusive culture, robust professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health across our extensive care network.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic imaging procedures in CT, fluoroscopy, general X-ray, and DEXA according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Position and prepare patients for imaging exams, ensuring comfort, safety, and clear communication throughout the procedure.
- Operate multi-modality imaging equipment, applying radiation safety and ALARA principles at all times.
- Assess image quality, identify artifacts or issues, and repeat or adjust studies as needed to meet diagnostic standards.
- Utilize PACS, RIS, and EMR systems for image management, documentation, and workflow coordination.
- Review exam orders for appropriateness, clarify discrepancies with ordering providers, and prioritize cases based on clinical need.
- Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care, educating patients and families about procedures and addressing questions or concerns.
- Assist with training, mentoring, and supporting new technologists and students in multi-modality imaging practices.
- Participate in quality assurance, routine equipment checks, and adherence to departmental, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and other team members to support timely, accurate diagnoses, including response to urgent and emergent imaging requests.
Required Skills
- Computed Tomography (CT) imaging
- Fluoroscopy (FL) imaging
- General radiography (X-ray)
- DEXA bone density scanning
- Patient positioning and immobilization
- Operation of multi-modality imaging equipment
- Radiation safety and ALARA principles
- PACS and RIS utilization
- Exam workflow and scheduling coordination
- IV contrast preparation and administration (per policy)
- Aseptic and infection-control techniques
- Exam protocol selection and optimization
- Image quality assessment and troubleshooting
- Anatomy and radiographic pathology recognition
- Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
- Communication with physicians and care teams
- Patient education and instruction
- Emergency response within imaging department
- Quality assurance and equipment checks
- Regulatory compliance (The Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.)
