Radiology Tech PRN

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. in Wheeling, WV is seeking a PRN Radiology Technologist to perform imaging procedures and support patient care across diagnostic areas.

The role requires graduation from a Medical Imaging Program, state radiography licensure, ARRT certification within hire period, and BLS within 30 days. You will rotate through fluoro, mobiles, OR, and general imaging, ensuring optimal image quality, patient safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
• Licensed Radiographer in state where services are provided.
• ARRT certification upon hire, within the specified timeframe.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Rotate in all Diagnostic areas to develop technical skills.
• Perform image procedures per patient status, service request, and protocols.
• Produce images of optimal quality with proper exposure.
• Select exposure factors based on patient size and condition.
• Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
• Maintain anatomical and pathology knowledge for imaging procedures.
• Assess patient needs and support comfort and range of motion.
• Prepare contrast agents and sterile supplies for procedures.
• Educate patients about radiographic procedures.
• Collaborate with radiology staff to ensure efficient patient care.
• Engage in problem solving and performance improvements.
• Adhere to ARRT ethics, hospital policies, and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Report equipment failures immediately.
• Complete all in-services and competencies on time.
• Position patients according to established protocols.
• Coordinate daily workflow and supervise students as needed.
• Ensure all imaging components are completed.
• Support medical assisting duties as assigned.

Job description

## Radiology Tech PRNApplylocations: Wheeling Hospital (WHH)time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-41255## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.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:**1. Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.2. 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 Board3. Must be Nationally certified as defined by location where services will be provided: **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.4. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.5. 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.1. Rotates in all Diagnostic areas for development of technical skills. (Fluoro, Mobiles, Routine, Operating Room, Endoscopy, Orthopedics). 2. 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. 3. Produces images of optimal quality by using imaging equipment and systems in the provision of image delivery and archiving. 4. Select exposure factors based on patient’s size, condition, and pathology resulting in optimal image quality, utilizing minimal radiation exposure. 5. 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. 6. Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care / safety. 7. Assesses patient’s needs and provides imaging related to comfort, hygiene, range of motion, and provides support accordingly. 8. Prepares contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays; which are utilized for the imaging procedure according to procedural guidelines and protocols. 9. Educates patients regarding radiographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly. 10. Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, and medical staff. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification. 14. Completes all in-services and competencies by the required date and applies knowledge gained. 15. Position patients accurately in accordance with established protocols. 16. Participates in coordination of daily work flow. 17. 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. 18. Ensures that all vital components of the imaging process are completed in their entirety.19. 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 the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Differentiate various shades of gray and color as depicted on a monitor or photograph. 2. Stand and walk for prolonged periods. 3. Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight. 4. Carry items of up to 20 pounds.**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Exposure to minimal radiation within the national standards of occupational guidelines. Monitored by Radiation Safety and use of dosimeter. 2. Exposure to airborne particles and bodily fluids. 3. Operation of imaging equipment with automated moving parts.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team. 2. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously. 3. Ability to improvise with altered positioning techniques, manipulation of the equipment, and accessory devices when routine positioning is compromised due to patient’s condition, age, or ability.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**0**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.**Cost Center:**151 WH Radiology Diagnostic**Address:**1 Medical Park DriveWheelingWest Virginia