CV IR Tech Extern-1

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

WVU Health System in Morgantown, WV, seeks a Cardiovascular Technologist/Interventional Extern, a temporary student role supporting imaging and interventional procedures under direct supervision. The position emphasizes patient care, equipment readiness, safety, and teamwork in a clinical setting.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited radiology program, with a high school diploma and BLS certification due within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in an Accredited Radiology School.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Supports interventional imaging planning and execution to department standards.
• Greet patients and facilitate their department experience.
• Report equipment failures immediately.
• Under supervision, provide direct patient care to support imaging services.
• Assist patient with gowning and transfer to exam table.
• Coordinate inpatient department flow via communication with staff.
• Assess patient comfort needs and provide support.
• Escort patients to/from the procedure suite and assist with arrival/departure.
• Promote teamwork among technical, support, nursing, residents and staff.
• Engage in problem solving and system improvements for efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Patient interaction

Prioritization

RIS knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in Accredited Radiology School

Job description

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

The Cardiovascular Technologist/Interventional Extern is a temporary position for students that provide support for the delivery of a full range of medical imaging and/or interventional procedures, performing a variety of technical and patient care related duties enhancing the effective and efficient delivery of services under direct supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Currently enrolled in an Accredited Radiology School.
3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Supports the Cardiovascular/Interventional Technologists in the planning and execution of imaging procedures meeting the standards of the department.
2. Greets patients upon arrival to the department and consistently facilitates the patient’s department experience.
3. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
4. Under direct supervision, provides direct patient care as needed to facilitate imaging services including but not limited to sterile tray set up, prepping patient, pulling of supplies, scub procedures, circulating, and initiate fluoro.
5. Assists the patient, as applicable, in preparing for the procedure by assisting patient gowning, and transfer to exam table.
6. Coordinates the inpatient department flow by maintaining communication between the department and patient floors.
7. Assesses the patient’s needs related to comfort, and provides support accordingly.
8. Escorts the patient to and from the procedure suite and assists as needed with patient arrival and departure from the department.
9. Promotes the team approach by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff.
10. Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care.
11. Maintains confidentiality of all Protected Health Information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to stand for long periods of time while wearing lead aprons.
2. Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds
3. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
4. Ability to differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

1. The work environment is clinical by nature.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to: moving mechanical parts; airborne particles, body fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
3. Maintains Radiation safety.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to multi-task in a busy setting.
2. Ability to interact with patients, families, and members of the Health Care team.
3. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.
4. Knowledge of Radiology information systems.

Additional Job Description:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12
• Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
• Cost Center: 1703 WVUH HVI CATH
• Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.