PRN CT/Radiologic Technologist

WVU Medicine•Saint Joseph, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic CT procedures within the CT Department using the equipment provided and rotates through diagnostic radiology as assigned. The technologist practices radiation and general safety at all times, prepares for and performs patient examinations, documents relevant patient and procedure information, and produces diagnostic-quality images. The role provides care for patients across age groups and may include IV insertion or blood draws, contrast administration, mobile radiography, and surgical-suite imaging with a C-arm and other equipment, as applicable. This position is PRN, has varied shifts, and is based at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, West Virginia.

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
Radiography certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or nuclear medicine technologist certification through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Possess current licensure as required by the state board where services are provided. For West Virginia, a Radiological Technologist or Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT license through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board is required.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
State criminal background check and federal background check, if applicable, for regulated areas.
Knowledge of growth and development, patient needs, and scope of treatment.
Understanding of 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling.
Ability to lift, move, and position patients of all weights with varying assistance; exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Hearing and visual acuity within normal range.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a computed tomography technologist.

Responsibilities

Prepare the room, equipment, and materials for patient examinations, including use of sterile technique; clean and disinfect rooms and equipment according to current infection-control policies after each examination.
Perform examinations as ordered by physicians and explain procedures to patients.
Document deviations from protocol, report patient history and clinical data to the radiologist, and document patient status and procedure-related information in the patient’s chart.
Observe patients and equipment, report unusual occurrences or changes, and transport or assist patients as needed.
Document variances, repeat examinations, and other occurrences to support quality care and improvement.
Maintain stock supplies, perform general office duties, label films correctly, and follow prescribed techniques to ensure image quality and consistency.
Practice safe radiation exposure and protection and maintain general safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
Comply with departmental and hospital-wide policies and procedures; participate in patient-safety training and patient-protection activities, including reporting medical or healthcare errors and abuse.
Produce diagnostic-quality images using CT equipment and judge images for appropriate technique to demonstrate 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 the surgical suite 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 procedures according to radiologist protocol, the department manual, and the ordering physician or care provider’s order.
Use PACS to ensure examinations are completed and available for radiologist interpretation and referring-provider review.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the department manager or lead technologist.
At facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation, which may include CBLs, training, in-services, and competency validation.