Radiologic Technology IR Extern

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV, invites applications for the Radiologic Technology IR Extern. This hands-on externship provides supervised experience in Interventional Radiology while aligning with your accredited radiologic technology program and hospital policies.

Externs observe across diagnostic imaging areas, assist with patient transport, gowning, and EMR/PACS tasks, and support licensed technologists during IR procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technology program and provide proof.
• BLS certification is required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision; safety is essential.
• Preferred but not required: at least six months as a Radiology Extern before transferring to this advanced extern role.

Responsibilities

• Observe in diagnostic imaging areas under supervision and do not perform imaging on patients.
• Assist with transportation of patients between care units and waiting rooms.
• Assist with patient transfer to/from beds and exam tables.
• Escort patients to/from the procedure room and assist with arrival/departure.
• Provide direct patient care such as gowning and basic comfort measures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Support infection control standards and keep exam rooms stocked.
• Perform front desk duties as assigned and aid in department workflow coordination.
• Assist technologists in opening sterile trays and scrubbing in for IR procedures.
• Operate ultrasound equipment in IR as directed and save images.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal Radiologic Technology program enrollment

BLS certification

Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures

Job description

Job Summary

The Radiologic Technology IR Extern provides support in diagnostic imaging procedures specifically within Interventional Radiology (IR) under the direct supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist. This role is designed to offer hands‑on experience to students enrolled in an accredited radiologic technology program while ensuring compliance with all program requirements and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Observe in all diagnostic areas without performing medical imaging on patients. Apply the principles of radiation protection to minimize personal exposure. This includes refraining from operating equipment, positing patients independently, or initiating image acquisition.
• Assist with transportation of patients to and from care units and outpatient waiting rooms.
• Assist with patient transfer to and from beds and wheelchairs to exam table.
• Escort patients to and from the procedure room and assist as needed with patient arrival and departure from the department.
• Provide direct patient care by assisting with gowning and other basic physical care needed to promote comfort.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA regulations.
• Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to patient care.
• Ensure infection control standards are followed in all clinical areas.
• Assist with keeping the exams rooms properly stocked.
• Answer all phone calls in a timely and courteous manner, identifying self and unit.
• Perform front desk duties as assigned.
• Participate in coordination of the department’s daily workflow.
• Assist with EMR and PACS duties as needed.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms before and after procedures. Externs cannot position patient for exam.
• Assist technologists in opening and preparing sterile trays prior to IR procedures.
• Scrub in for IR procedures and support licensed technologist as they assist the Physician.
• Operate Ultrasound machine in IR to assist during physician scanning. This includes entering patient information, adjusting techniques as instructed by the physician, and saving images as directed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Formalized Training (Required) Must be actively enrolled and in an accredited Radiologic Technology program and present proof via a letter from the program director.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• Ability to follow all safety and protective measures.
• It is preferred but not required for the Radiologic Technology CT Extern to complete at least six (6) months as a Radiology Extern before transferring into this advanced extern role.

Credentials

• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Special Part Time

Location: Memorial Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Salary: Negotiable

Post Date: 10/26/2026

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lisa Skidmore [e-mail]