Radiology Tech

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Princeton (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is seeking a radiologic technologist to perform imaging across Diagnostic areas, ensuring high-quality images and patient safety under Radiology supervision. The role requires graduation from a medical imaging program and a state radiography license.

ARRT registration is expected upon hire where required, with BLS and background checks as part of onboarding process. Strong teamwork and patient-care focus are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical imaging program.
• Current radiography license per state requirements.
• ARRT registration to be obtained within hire timelines (where required).

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Diagnostic areas to develop technical skills (fluoro, mobiles, OR, endoscopy).
• Perform imaging procedures based on patient status and protocols.
• Produce high-quality images with proper exposure factors.
• Minimize radiation exposure with shielding, collimation, and technique choices.
• Educate patients about procedures and obtain informed consent.
• Coordinate daily workflow with radiology team and supervise students as needed.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Imaging Program

Radiography License (state-specific)

ARRT registration upon hire (where required)

Job description

Performs imaging / therapeutic services and associated patient care with support of the Radiology Department mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients at WVU Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

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

MD: Radiographer License through Maryland Board of Physicians

OH: Radiographer License through Ohio Department of Health

PA: No state licensure required

WV: Radiography License through West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board

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 (6) months of graduation from Medical Imaging program.

WV: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire.

• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

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.

• Rotates in all Diagnostic areas for development of technical skills. (Fluoro, Mobiles, Routine, Operating Room, Endoscopy, Orthopedics).
• Performs image procedures based on assessment of the status of the patient, request of the service, and imaging protocols. Monitored by periodic image evaluations and supervision.
• 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.
• Medical assisting duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform