Student Radiology Tech

WVU Medicine; Uniontown, Northern (Fayette County, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a radiology student assistant to support Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists by assisting with imaging and patient care. You will rotate through multiple diagnostic areas to build hands‑on skills under supervision.

The role emphasizes patient education, safe handling practices, and teamwork within the radiology department to ensure efficient workflow and quality care for patients served by WVU Medicine. This is a part‑time, on‑site position at Uniontown.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited radiography program and in good standing.
• Ability to interact with patients, families, and health-care staff.
• Willingness to rotate through diagnostic areas to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate in Diagnostic areas (fluoro, mobiles, routine, OR, endoscopy, orthopedics) to develop skills.
• Assist Radiologic Technologists with contrast agents, pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays per guidelines.
• Coordinate patient transports and educate patients about radiographic procedures.
• Promote teamwork in radiology by collaborating with staff across disciplines.
• Report equipment failures promptly and participate in daily workflow coordination.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Radiology procedures

Adaptability

Education

First-year Radiography student (second year enrolled)

Job description

Assists Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists by performing imaging / therapeutic services and associated patient care to support the Radiology Department mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients at WVU Medicine.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of first year of an Accredited Radiography School and enrolled as a second year student.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rotates in all Diagnostic areas for development of technical skills. (Fluoro, Mobiles, Routine, Operating Room, Endoscopy, Orthopedics).
• Assists Radiologic Technologists in preparing contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays; which are utilized for the imaging procedure according to procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Navigates transport details and patient transfers.
• 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.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
• Participates in coordination of daily work flow.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. Carrying items up to 20 pounds.
• Wear a lead apron weighing up to 15 pounds for extended periods of time.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

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 body 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.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of safe patient handling equipment.
• 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: 8 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: UNTWN Uniontown Hospital

Cost Center: 151

UNTWN Radiology Diagnostic Address: 500 W Berkeley Street Uniontown Pennsylvania

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.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880‑bed academic medical center, and the 150‑bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post‑acute care.