weekend

WVU Medicine

About The Position

Performs routine diagnostic and special CT/radiology services as ordered, providing care and treatment to patients and assisting radiologists and physicians when necessary. The employee must be registered in diagnostic radiology and CT, demonstrate proficiency in both modalities, and meet yearly competency standards. This is a casual position for a busy CT department, with 12-hour shifts and shift differential for PM, night, and weekend shifts. There is no call; mandations may be possible if shifts are not picked up.

Requirements

West Virginia Board of Radiologic Technologists license.
ARRT registration in Radiography.
ARRT registration in Computed Tomography.
CPR certification.
Board registration in two modalities, one of which must be diagnostic radiology.
Demonstrated proficiency in CT and diagnostic radiology and compliance with yearly competency standards.
Ability to understand patient growth, development, needs, and scope of treatment.
Knowledge of comprehensive patient care, including biophysical, biopsychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical, and discharge-planning needs.
Knowledge of care for patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, with a focus on pain and symptom control.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including lifting, moving, and positioning patients of all weights.

Nice To Haves

One year of imaging experience.
Nine months of computed tomography experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiographic examinations, explain procedures, and answer questions about ordered exams.
Position patients according to examination protocols, select appropriate equipment and supplies, and provide radiation protection.
Follow established protocols and post-processing procedures.
Report equipment that is not working properly to the director or manager.
Maintain supplies in clean and sterile conditions, transport contaminated instruments and devices for sterilization, and ensure accurate charging.
Instruct and cross-train new technicians in proper methods and procedures for routine diagnostic exams.
Use sterile and isolation techniques and follow OSHA standards.
Perform routine exams and procedures established by radiologists.
Maintain continuing education on procedures and techniques, meet advanced certification requirements, maintain CT registration, and follow ALARA.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area to help prevent the spread of infection or disease.
Assess patient information in the electronic medical record, update records as necessary, review lab records as needed, log off computers after use, verify insurance pre-certification when required, and ensure completed images are on PACS.