Radiologic Technologist

WVU Medicine

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs imaging and therapeutic services and associated patient care in support of the Radiology Department’s mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients at WVU Medicine. The technologist rotates through diagnostic areas to develop technical skills and performs imaging procedures based on patient assessment, service requests, and imaging protocols. Work is monitored through periodic image evaluations and supervision. The role produces and archives high-quality images while minimizing radiation exposure to patients, staff, and self. It includes assessing and supporting patient needs, preparing contrast agents, pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays, explaining procedures to patients, and working collaboratively with technical, support, nursing, and medical staff. The technologist also participates in daily workflow coordination, performance improvement, and limited clinical instruction and supervision of radiology students in accordance with program policies and accreditation requirements. Other duties, including medical assisting duties, may be assigned. The position requires a graduate of a Medical Imaging Program, applicable state radiography licensure, and ARRT certification according to the requirements for the state where services are provided. Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire. The role is scheduled for 4 hours per week and has a varied shift. The work environment includes monitored exposure to minimal radiation within occupational standards, airborne particles, bodily fluids, and imaging equipment with automated moving parts.

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
Possess a current radiography license as required by the state where services are provided: Maryland Board of Physicians Radiographer License in Maryland; Ohio Department of Health Radiographer License in Ohio; West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board Radiography License in West Virginia; no state licensure required in Pennsylvania.
Nationally certified as required for the location: ARRT Registered Radiography Technologist certification upon hire in Maryland, Ohio, and West Virginia; in Pennsylvania, within six months of graduation from a Medical Imaging Program.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Complete state and, if applicable, federal criminal background checks as required for regulated areas.
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 manipulation, and accessory devices when routine positioning is compromised by a patient’s condition, age, or ability.
Ability to distinguish various shades of gray and color as shown on a monitor or photograph.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Rotate through diagnostic areas, including fluoroscopy, mobile imaging, routine imaging, operating room, endoscopy, and orthopedics, to develop technical skills.
Perform imaging procedures based on patient assessment, service requests, and imaging protocols, under periodic image evaluation and supervision.
Produce high-quality images and use imaging equipment and systems for image delivery and archiving.
Select exposure factors based on patient size, condition, and pathology to obtain optimal image quality with minimal radiation exposure.
Minimize radiation exposure to self, patients, and other staff through shielding, collimation, application of the inverse square law, and minimizing repeat exposures.
Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology to optimize imaging procedures and ensure patient care and safety.
Assess patient needs and provide imaging-related support for comfort, hygiene, and range of motion.
Prepare contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays according to procedural guidelines and protocols.
Explain radiographic procedures to patients and answer their questions.
Promote teamwork by interacting positively with technical, support, nursing, and medical staff.
Participate in problem solving, crisis management, systems implementation, and performance improvement to support efficient, high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
Follow the ARRT Code of Ethics, applicable administrative and department policies, state and federal regulations, and Joint Commission guidelines in imaging techniques, patient care, and guest relations.
Report equipment failures immediately upon identification.
Complete required in-services and competencies by their due dates and apply the knowledge gained.
Position patients accurately according to established protocols.
Participate in coordinating daily workflow.
Provide limited clinical instruction to radiology students on patient positioning, technique selection, equipment manipulation, and accessory-device use; provide clinical supervision and instruction within applicable program policies and accreditation requirements.
Ensure all vital components of the imaging process are completed.
Perform medical assisting duties as assigned.