PRN CT/Radiologic Technologist

WVU Medicine

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic CT procedures within the CT Department using designated equipment and rotates through diagnostic radiology as assigned. Applies radiation protection and general safety practices at all times. The role includes preparing rooms and equipment, performing ordered examinations, producing diagnostic-quality images, documenting care and procedure variances, and supporting patients across neonatal through geriatric age groups. Additional duties may be assigned by the department manager or lead technologist. This is a PRN position at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, West Virginia, with varied shifts and 0 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
Hold radiography certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or nuclear medicine technologist certification through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Hold current licensure as required by the state where services are provided: Maryland radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians; Ohio radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology; no state license required in Pennsylvania; or, in West Virginia, a Radiological Technologist license or Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT license through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Complete state criminal background check and federal background check, if applicable, as required for regulated areas.
Knowledge of growth and development and understanding of patient needs and scope of treatment.
Understand patient needs across biophysical, biopsychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical, and discharge-planning dimensions.
Knowledge of total care for patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, with focus on controlling pain and other symptoms.
Meet the physical demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling; be able to move and position patients of all weights with varying assistance.
Be able to exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Have hearing and visual acuity within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a computed tomography technologist.

Responsibilities

Prepare rooms, equipment, and materials for patient examinations, including using sterile technique; clean and disinfect rooms and equipment after each exam according to infection control policies.
Perform examinations according to physician orders and explain procedures to patients; document protocol variations and relay patient history and clinical data to the radiologist.
Observe patients and equipment, report unusual occurrences or changes, and transport and assist patients as needed.
Document the patient's status related to radiology or CT procedures in the patient chart.
Document variances, repeat examinations, and other occurrences to support quality of care and improvement.
Maintain supplies, perform general office duties, label films properly, and follow prescribed techniques to ensure image quality and consistency.
Apply safe radiation exposure and protection practices and maintain general safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
Follow departmental and hospital-wide policies and procedures; participate in patient safety training and patient protection, including training on reporting healthcare errors and abuse.
Produce diagnostic-quality images using CT equipment and assess images for appropriate technique and demonstration of anatomy and pathology; perform critical procedures under stress during emergencies.
When applicable, perform diagnostic studies using mobile radiographic equipment in emergency or patient rooms and perform studies in surgical suites using a C-arm and other equipment.
Provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
May perform IV insertion and blood draws.
Administer IV, oral, or rectal contrast for CT imaging according to radiologist protocol, the department manual, and the ordering provider's order.
Use PACS to ensure examinations are completed and available for radiologist interpretation and referring provider review.
Complete other related duties assigned by the department manager or lead technologist.
At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual education related to specialty accreditation, which may include computer-based learning, training, in-services, and competency validation.