Diagnostic X-Ray Tech 1 or More Modalities

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Beckley, WV seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging studies per physician orders and department guidelines. You will prepare patients, equipment, and rooms, and verify studies in RIS/PACS while maintaining ALARA standards.

Required qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Radiology, ARRT certification, CPR, and state licensure. On-call may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Familiarity with ALARA guidelines for radiation exposure.
• Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies.
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition for proper handling.
• Explains and prepares the patient for radiographic procedures.
• Interviews patients and reviews clinical data to alert clinicians to contraindications.
• Operates radiographic equipment and selects technical factors for high-quality images.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x-ray rooms in proper working condition.

Skills

Basic computer skills

ALARA guidelines

On-call readiness

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiology

Job description

Overview

Performs diagnostic imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines.

Prepares and transports patients as necessary.

Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images, as need for interpretation.

Verifies and completes studies in RIS and PACS.

Maintains Quality Control on Equipment as Instructed. .

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews requests for radiologic studies.
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes to properly and safety position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
• Operates highly complex radiographic equipment within the radiology department, operating suites and at the patient's bedside, selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality radiographs using the A.L.A.R.A. (As low as reasonably achievable) standards.
• Maintains radiographic equipment and x ray rooms in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Performs various clerical duties including.
• Assists with examination of higher complexity such as arteriography, myelography, etc. Some examinations may require competence in venipuncture.
• Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed and may perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Education (experience can be substituted for education)

• Associate's Degree associate degree in Radiology from approved two-year program Required

Work Experience (education can be substituted for experience)

Up To 1 Year Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic Computer Skills
• ALARA guidelines
• Must be able to meet hospital on-call requirements.

Licenses and Certifications

• State licensure required
• ARRT required
• CPR Required