Urgent Care Radiology Tech Float

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 subsequent patient treatment at WVU Medicine. Performs duties and responsibilities within the scope of a Radiology Technologist—Level I and II. The position rotates through diagnostic areas, including fluoroscopy, mobile imaging, routine imaging, the operating room, endoscopy, and orthopedics. The work includes patient assessment and positioning, image acquisition and archiving, radiation safety, preparation of contrast agents and sterile trays, patient education, and collaboration with clinical staff. The role also participates in daily workflow coordination and provides limited instruction and clinical supervision to radiology students in accordance with program policies and accreditation requirements. The position is based at BMC Berkeley Medical Center’s Urgent Care Inwood cost center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The work involves prolonged standing and walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling, and exposure to minimal occupational radiation, airborne particles, bodily fluids, and imaging equipment with automated moving parts.

Requirements

Current radiography license as required by the state board where services are provided: Maryland Board of Physicians radiographer license for Maryland; Ohio Department of Health radiographer license for Ohio; no state license required in Pennsylvania; or West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board radiography 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.
Three years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
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 shades of gray and color 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 to develop technical skills, including fluoroscopy, mobile imaging, routine imaging, the operating room, endoscopy, and orthopedics.
Perform imaging procedures based on patient assessment, service requests, and imaging protocols, with periodic image evaluation and supervision.
Produce high-quality images using imaging equipment and systems, including image delivery and archiving.
Select exposure factors based on patient size, condition, and pathology while seeking optimal image quality with minimal radiation exposure.
Minimize radiation exposure to self, patients, and staff through shielding, collimation, use of the inverse square law, and minimizing repeat exposures.
Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology to optimize imaging procedures and support patient care and safety.
Assess patient needs and provide imaging-related support for comfort, hygiene, and range of motion.
Prepare contrast agents, specified pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays according to procedural guidelines and protocols.
Explain radiographic procedures to patients and answer their questions.
Interact positively with technical, support, nursing, and medical staff to promote a team approach to Radiology services.
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, WVUH administrative and Radiology department policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and Joint Commission guidelines in imaging technique, 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 coordination of daily workflow.
Provide limited radiology student instruction in patient positioning, technique selection, equipment manipulation, and accessory-device use; provide clinical supervision and instruction within Radiology program policies and accrediting-body requirements.
Ensure all vital components of the imaging process are completed.