Radiology Tech (Southpointe)

WVU Medicine

12d•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 subsequent treatment of patients at WVU Medicine. The technologist rotates through diagnostic areas and performs imaging procedures based on patient assessment, service requests, and established protocols. Work is monitored through periodic image evaluations and supervision. The role includes producing and archiving quality images, selecting exposure factors to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure, supporting patient comfort and safety, preparing contrast agents and sterile trays, explaining procedures to patients, and collaborating with technical, support, nursing, and medical staff. The technologist also supports daily workflow, reports equipment failures, completes required competencies and in-services, and may provide limited clinical instruction and supervision to radiology students according to program policies. The position requires a Medical Imaging Program graduate, applicable state radiography licensure, ARRT certification according to the rules for the work location, and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. The job is scheduled for 36 hours per week and is non-exempt. The posting lists the work address as 555 Southpointe Boulevard, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

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 license for Maryland; Ohio Department of Health license for Ohio; West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board license for West Virginia; no state licensure required in Pennsylvania.
Hold ARRT Registered Radiography Technologist certification according to location: upon hire in Maryland, Ohio, and West Virginia; within six months of Medical Imaging Program graduation in Pennsylvania.
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.
Interact positively with patients, families, and members of the health care team.
Prioritize and handle a variety of situations simultaneously.
Improvise positioning techniques, equipment manipulation, and accessory-device use when routine positioning is limited by a patient’s condition, age, or ability.
Meet the applicable clinical-ladder requirements for the desired level, including experience, competency, continuing education, and leadership/supervisory skills.

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; undergo periodic image evaluations and supervision.
Produce quality images using imaging equipment and systems, including image delivery and archiving.
Select exposure factors based on patient size, condition, and pathology to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure.
Minimize radiation exposure to self, patients, and other staff through shielding, collimation, use of the inverse square law, and minimizing repeat exposures.
Maintain expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to imaging to optimize procedures and ensure patient care and safety.
Assess patient needs and provide imaging-related assistance with comfort, hygiene, and range of motion.
Prepare contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays according to procedure guidelines and protocols.
Explain radiographic procedures to patients and answer their questions.
Promote teamwork by interacting positively with technical, support, nursing, and medical staff.
Engage 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 when identified.
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 instruction to radiology students in the clinical setting on patient positioning, technique selection, equipment manipulation, and accessory devices; provide clinical supervision and instruction within Radiology program and accrediting-body policies.
Ensure all vital components of the imaging process are completed.
Meet the experience, education, certification, continuing education, leadership/supervisory, and skill-set requirements applicable to the Radiology Technologist Clinical Ladder level sought.