CV Tech

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia seeks a CV Interventional Radiologic Technologist. Ideal candidates will have graduated from a Medical Imaging Program, possess a current or temporary radiography license, and have at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing medications, monitoring patients during procedures, and documenting actions. The role also requires certifications such as Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire. Join a renowned health system dedicated to quality imaging care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current or temporary radiography license as required by the state board.
• One year of experience as a CV interventional radiologic technologist.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and prepare medications under physician order for procedures.
• Continuously monitor patient’s ECG and blood pressure.
• Document all procedures performed using EMR.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation for continuous development

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.

Must possess a current or temporary radiography license as required by the state board where services will be provided.

License Requirements

• MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians.
• OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology.
• PA: No state license required.
• WV: Radiography License or temporary license through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.

National Certification

• MD: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire.
• OH: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire.
• PA: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within six months of graduation from Medical Imaging program.
• WV: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) prior to expiration of WV temporary license.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and federal background check as required for regulated areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Obtain Dysthymia course certification through WVU Medicine within one year of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.

Experience

One (1) year of experience as a CV interventional radiologic technologist.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain and prepare medications under direct physician order for procedure.
• Observe sterile technique while assembling supplies necessary for physician and other lab personnel.
• Continuously monitor patient’s ECG and blood pressure, documenting and advising the physician of all activity in an accurate and timely manner.
• Answer the telephone in the cardiac catheterization or vascular laboratory in a courteous manner, identifying unit and self at all times.
• Coordinate laboratory procedural schedule/load with patient demand and physician schedules.
• Act as laboratory’s code team by initiating resuscitative measures and cardiac defibrillation under direct supervision of the physician in charge.
• Document all procedures performed and utilize inventory control system; correctly bill procedures using the EMR; assist with inventory counts.
• Escort patient safely to the appropriate departments.
• Apply electrocautery and ablation pads under physician supervision.
• Instruct radiography students in the clinical setting regarding patient positioning, technique selection, equipment manipulation, and accessory device use to obtain radiographic images.
• Monitor and interpret hemodynamic monitoring.
• Prepare entry site for procedure using sterile technique.
• Participate in inventory management of the department.
• Check and prepare patient prior to procedure.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.

Working Environment

The work environment includes occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, body fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict effectively.
• Motivated for continuous development of self.
• Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support shared group goals.

CV Interventional Radiology Clinical Ladder

This system-wide clinical advancement program enhances professional development, rewards quality clinical performance, promotes quality imaging care, and improves job satisfaction for interventional radiologic technologists.

To apply for the next level, the technologist must meet requirements of their current level, required years of experience, degree, and certification.

Level 1

• No experience required.
• All CV Interventional Radiologic Technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level One.

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• One year of experience.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1.
• Complete Workday course.

Level 3

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Three years of experience.
• Compliance in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2.

Level 4

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Five years of experience.
• Compliance in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2 and 3.

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Varied (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: 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.