weekends

WVU Medicine

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine diagnostic radiology services for patient examinations, care, and treatment. Conducts routine diagnostic, portable, surgical, and office exams, and uses the RMS/electronic record system. Assists radiologists and physicians when necessary. This casual position is scheduled for 10 hours per week and may cover day, afternoon, night, and weekend needs in a busy Radiology Department. There is no call, but possible mandates are noted.

Requirements

Must possess a Radiological Technologist license through the West Virginia Board of Radiologic Technologists.
Must be registered in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Must have CPR certification.
Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.
Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of situations simultaneously.
Ability to adapt positioning techniques, equipment, and accessory devices when a patient's condition, age, or ability prevents routine positioning.
Ability to distinguish various shades of gray on a black-and-white television monitor or photograph.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, wear a lead apron weighing approximately 8 to 15 pounds for extended periods, lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, and carry items up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of imaging experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiographic examinations, explain procedures, and answer questions about ordered exams.
Position patients for examinations, select appropriate equipment and supplies, and provide radiation protection.
Follow downtime protocols and send developed films to the laser printer when PACS is unavailable.
Report equipment that is not functioning properly to the supervisor.
Maintain supplies in clean and sterile condition, transport contaminated instruments and devices to Central Processing, and maintain JCACHO standards.
Instruct and cross-train new technicians in methods and procedures for routine diagnostic exams.
Use sterile and isolation techniques and follow OSHA standards.
Perform routine radiological diagnostic exams and procedures as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain continuing education on radiology procedures and techniques, comply with certification requirements, and follow ALARA.
Keep the work area clean and orderly to help prevent the spread of infection or disease.
Assess and update patient information in the RMS system, review patient lab records as needed, verify insurance pre-certification when required, and ensure completed images are on PACS.
Provide age-appropriate care and education, using knowledge of growth and development and the treatment needs of patients across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
When directed by a physician, connect oxygen tubing to a tank and adjust its flow meter as ordered.