Student Radiology Tech

About the Role

Assists Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists by performing imaging/therapeutic services and associated patient care to support the Radiology Department mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients at WVU Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of first year of an Accredited Radiography School and enrolled as a second year student.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Rotates in all Diagnostic areas for development of technical skills (Fluoro, Mobiles, Routine, Operating Room, Endoscopy, Orthopedics).
• Assists Radiologic Technologists in preparing contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays utilized for imaging procedures according to procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Navigates transport details and patient transfers.
• 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.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
• Participates in coordination of daily work flow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the health care team.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of safe patient handling equipment.
• Ability to improvise with altered positioning techniques, manipulation of the equipment, and accessory devices when routine positioning is compromised due to patient's condition, age, or ability.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Carry items up to 20 pounds.
• Wear a lead apron weighing up to 15 pounds for extended periods of time.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Working Environment

• Exposure to minimal radiation within national standards of occupational guidelines; monitored by radiation safety and use of dosimeter.
• Exposure to airborne particles and body fluids.
• Operation of imaging equipment with automated moving parts.