Radiology Tech (Possible Bonus Opportunity Available)

WVU Medicine

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine diagnostic radiology services for patient examinations, care, and treatment. Conducts routine diagnostic, portable, surgical, and office exams, uses the RMS/electronic record system, and assists radiologists and physicians as needed. The position includes preparing and positioning patients, selecting equipment and supplies, providing radiation protection, maintaining accurate records and completed images, and following established clinical, safety, and infection-control procedures. The role also supports patient care across age groups and may involve assisting with oxygen equipment as ordered by a physician. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, West Virginia. The work involves standing and walking for prolonged periods, wearing a lead apron, lifting, pushing, and pulling, and exposure to minimal monitored radiation, airborne particles, bodily fluids, and imaging equipment with automated moving parts.

Requirements

Current Radiological Technologist license through the West Virginia Board of Radiologic Technologists.
Registered in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
CPR certification.
Ability to differentiate shades of gray on a black-and-white television monitor or photograph.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to wear a lead apron weighing approximately 8 to 15 pounds for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Ability to prioritize and manage a variety of situations simultaneously.
Ability to adapt positioning techniques, equipment manipulation, and accessory-device use to patient condition, age, or ability.

Nice To Haves

One year of imaging experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiographic examinations, explain procedures, and answer questions about ordered exams.
Position patients appropriately for examinations; select equipment and supplies and provide radiation protection.
Follow downtime protocols and arrange for radiological films to be sent to a laser printer when PACS is unavailable.
Report equipment that is not functioning properly to the supervisor.
Maintain clean and sterile supplies, transport contaminated instruments and devices to Central Processing for sterilization, and maintain applicable standards.
Instruct and cross-train new technicians in routine diagnostic examination methods and procedures.
Use sterile and isolation techniques and follow OSHA standards.
Perform routine radiological diagnostic exams and procedures as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain continuing education and comply with certification requirements; follow ALARA principles.
Keep the work area clean and orderly to help prevent the spread of infection or disease.
Assess and maintain patient information in the RMS and electronic record systems; update records, review lab records as needed, log off computers after use, verify required insurance pre-certification, and ensure completed images are on PACS.
Provide age-appropriate patient care and education by assessing patient status, identifying age-specific needs, and applying knowledge of growth and development.
When ordered by a physician, connect oxygen tubing to an oxygen tank and adjust the tank flow meter.
Interact positively with patients, families, and healthcare team members; prioritize and manage multiple situations; adapt positioning and equipment techniques when routine positioning is compromised.