Imaging Radiology Technologist — Patient-Focused Care

WVU Medicine; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Fairmont, West Virginia seeks a Radiology Technologist to perform imaging procedures and provide patient care within the Radiology Department's mission.

The role includes rotating through diagnostic areas, selecting exposure factors, minimizing radiation exposure, and educating patients. Requires graduation from a Medical Imaging program and ARRT certification, with state licensure as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
• Must possess current Radiography License as required by state board where services will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Rotates in all Diagnostic areas for development of technical skills.
• Performs image procedures based on assessment of the status of the patient, request of the service, and imaging protocols.
• Produces images of optimal quality by using imaging equipment and systems in the provision of image delivery and archiving.
• Select exposure factors based on patient’s size, condition, and pathology resulting in optimal image quality, utilizing minimal radiation exposure.
• Minimizes radiation exposure to self, patients and other staff by the use of shielding, collimation, application of the inverse square law, and minimizing repeat exposures.
• Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care / safety.
• Assesses patient’s needs and provides imaging related to comfort, hygiene, range of motion, and provides support accordingly.
• Prepares contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays; which are utilized for the imaging procedure according to procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Educates patients regarding radiographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
• Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, and medical staff.
• Engages in problem solving, crisis management, systems implementation, and performance improvements throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, and cost effective patient care.
• Displays imaging techniques, patient care, and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARRT Code of Ethics, WVUH Administrative Policies and Procedures, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulation, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
• Completes all in-services and competencies by the required date and applies knowledge gained.
• Position patients accurately in accordance with established protocols.
• Participates in coordination of daily work flow.
• Minimal instruction of radiology students in the clinical setting with regard to patient positioning, technique selection, manipulation of equipment and the use of accessory devices to obtain Radiographic images. Provides clinical supervision and instruction within the policies of the Radiology program and its respective accrediting bodies.
• Ensures that all vital components of the imaging process are completed in their entirety.

Education

Medical Imaging Program graduate

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Fairmont, West Virginia seeks a Radiology Technologist to perform imaging procedures and provide patient care within the Radiology Department's mission.

The role includes rotating through diagnostic areas, selecting exposure factors, minimizing radiation exposure, and educating patients. Requires graduation from a Medical Imaging program and ARRT certification, with state licensure as applicable.