Radiology Technologist

WVU Medicine; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Fairmont seeks a Radiology Technologist to perform imaging procedures across diagnostic areas, maintain image quality, and ensure patient safety under ARRT guidelines.

The role requires rotating through Fluoro, Mobiles, OR, Endoscopy, and Orthopedics; valid state licensure and ARRT certification; Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire. Shifts include 36 hours per week with career ladder advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
• Must possess current Radiography License as required by state board where services will be provided (MD/OH/PA/WV).
• Must be nationally certified (ARRT) for the location.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Rotates in all Diagnostic areas (Fluoro, Mobiles, Routine, Operating Room, Endoscopy, Orthopedics).
• Performs image procedures based on patient status and imaging protocols.
• Produces images of optimal quality with proper exposure factors and minimal radiation.
• Maintains patient care and safety with shielding, collimation, and inverse square law principles.
• Educates patients regarding radiographic procedures and answers questions.
• Promotes team collaboration with technical, nursing, and medical staff.
• Reports equipment failures and completes required in-services and competencies.

Skills

Patient interaction

Multitasking

Team coordination

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of Medical Imaging Program

Radiography License (MD/OH/PA/WV as applicable)

ARRT Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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

• 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
• 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
• 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

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Differentiate various shades of gray and color as depicted on a monitor or photograph.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.
• Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

Working Environment

• Exposure to minimal radiation within the national standards of occupational guidelines. Monitored by Radiation Safety and use of dosimeter.
• Exposure to airborne particles and bodily fluids.
• Operation of imaging equipment with automated moving parts.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.
• 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.

The Radiology Technologist Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for respiratory therapists.

To apply for the next level, the Radiology Technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Level 1

• No experience required.
• All Radiology Technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.

Level 2

• Meets requirements for previous level.
• One year of experience.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.

Level 3

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.
• Three years of experience.
• Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.

Level 4

• Meets requirements for previous levels.
• One continuing education pathway.Five years of experience.
• Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
• Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 3 additional skill sets.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 1535 WVUH FMT Nursing Radiology

Address: 1325 Locust Avenue Fairmont West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer: West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.