Radiology Technologist- Evenings

About the role

Performs imaging / therapeutic services and associated patient care with support of the Radiology Department mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients at WVU Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Rotates in all Diagnostic areas for development of technical skills.
• Performs image procedures based on assessment of the status of the patient, request of the service, and imaging protocols.
• Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care / safety.
• Assesses patient’s needs and provides imaging related to comfort, hygiene, range of motion, and provides support accordingly.
• Prepares contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays; which are utilized for the imaging procedure according to procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Educates patients regarding radiographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
• Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, and medical staff.
• Engages in problem solving, crisis management, systems implementation, and performance improvements throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, and cost effective patient care.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
• Completes all in-services and competencies by the required date and applies knowledge gained.
• Position patients accurately in accordance with established protocols.
• Participates in coordination of daily work flow.
• Minimal instruction of radiology students in the clinical setting with regard to patient positioning, technique selection, manipulation of equipment and the use of accessory devices to obtain Radiographic images.
• Provides clinical supervision and instruction within the policies of the Radiology program and its respective accrediting bodies.
• Ensures that all vital components of the imaging process are completed in their entirety.

Requirements

• Current Radiography license as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Radiographer License through Maryland Board of Physicians OH: Radiographer License through Ohio Department of Health PA: No state licensure required WV: Radiography License through West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography.
• Criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
• One (1) year experience as a Radiologic Technologist.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or related field.
• Certification: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography.
• Licensure: Current Radiography license as required by state board where services will be provided.

Skills

• Ability to differentiate various shades of gray and color as depicted on a monitor or photograph.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.
• Ability to carry items of up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Evening shift.