Radiology Tech-Clinic

WVU Medicine•Uniontown, AL

1d•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. Performs duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Radiology Technologist – Level I. The role rotates through diagnostic areas—including fluoroscopy, mobile imaging, routine imaging, the operating room, endoscopy, and orthopedics—to develop technical skills. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week at Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The Radiology Technologist Clinical Ladder supports professional development, quality clinical performance and imaging care, and job satisfaction. Advancement requires meeting the current level’s requirements as well as the experience, degree, and certification requirements for the next level. Level 1 applies to technologists with less than 12 months of experience; Level 2 requires one year of experience and specified competencies; Level 3 requires three years of experience, one continuing education pathway, three leadership or supervisory skills, and additional competencies; Level 4 requires five years of experience, one continuing education pathway, five leadership or supervisory skills, and further competencies.

Requirements

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; no state licensure required in Pennsylvania; or West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board license for West Virginia.
Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
State criminal background check and federal background check if applicable, as required for regulated areas.
One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist is listed under minimum qualifications.
Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of situations simultaneously.
Ability to adapt positioning techniques, equipment manipulation, and accessory-device use when routine positioning is compromised by a patient’s condition, age, or ability.

Responsibilities

Rotate through diagnostic areas, including fluoroscopy, mobile imaging, routine imaging, the operating room, endoscopy, and orthopedics, to develop technical skills.
Perform imaging procedures based on patient assessment, service requests, and imaging protocols, with periodic image evaluations and supervision.
Produce optimal-quality images using imaging equipment and systems for image delivery and archiving.
Select exposure factors based on patient size, condition, and pathology to achieve optimal image quality with minimal radiation exposure.
Minimize radiation exposure to self, patients, and staff using shielding, collimation, the inverse square law, and reduced repeat exposures.
Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology to optimize procedures and ensure patient care and safety.
Assess patient needs and provide imaging-related comfort, hygiene, range-of-motion assistance, and support.
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.
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, WVUH and Radiology Department policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and Joint Commission guidelines in imaging techniques, patient care, and guest relations.
Report equipment failures promptly 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 minimal instruction to radiology students in the clinical setting on patient positioning, technique selection, equipment manipulation, and accessory-device use; provide clinical supervision and instruction in accordance with Radiology program policies and accrediting-body requirements.
Ensure all vital components of the imaging process are completed.
Differentiate shades of gray and color as shown on a monitor or photograph; stand and walk for prolonged periods; lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; and carry items up to 20 pounds.
Work with potential exposure to minimal radiation within national occupational standards, airborne particles, bodily fluids, and imaging equipment with automated moving parts.