Temporary Full-time Radiology Tech

Cabell Huntington Hospital; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Radiology Technician to perform radiographic procedures and assist Radiologists with diagnostic imaging. Applicants must hold ARRT certification and WV Medical Imaging Licensure, and have graduated from an accredited technical program.

CPR certification is required. Experience is not required, though one year is preferred. The role involves venipuncture for contrast administration, proper patient positioning, and ensuring optimal image quality while

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required.
• WV Medical Imaging Licensure required.
• Graduation from an accredited junior college or technical program required.
• CPR certification required.
• No experience required; one year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic procedures by applying prescribed radiation to the patient.
• Follow physician instructions and prepare radiography equipment to obtain optimal images.
• Communicate with and prepare patients, removing any interfering garments or jewelry.
• Position patients properly to obtain X-rays and adjust equipment for best density, detail, and contrast.
• Review available lab results (BUN/Creatinine and/or GFR) to determine renal function.

Skills

ARRT license

CPR certification

Radiography procedures

Patient positioning

Education

Accredited Junior College/Technical program

Job description

Job Desciption

Cabell Huntington Hospital, a member of Marshall Health Network, is a 303-bed teaching hospital for Marshall University Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing. We are home to the Hoops Family Children's Hospital and the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center and serve patients throughout West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio.

The Radiology Tech performs radiographic procedures by applying prescribed ionizing radiation to the patient in order to assist the Radiologist with diagnostic imaging. Applicant must hold their current ARRT and WV Medical Imaging Licenselicensures and must have graduated from an accredited Junior College or Technical program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs venipuncture as required for exam. Measures and administers IV contrast for procedures.
• Must be able to follow physician instructions, prepare radiography equipment, position patients, and obtain optimal images for diagnosis.
• Patient communication and preparation including removal of garments or jewelry that may interfere with procedure and explaining how the process works.
• Positioning patients properly to obtain x-rays.
• Setting the equipment to obtain the best density, detail, and contrast of the area being imaged.
• Taking preventative steps to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation.
• Reviews available lab results BUN/Creatinine and/or GFR to determine renal function.

Requirements

• ARRT required
• WV Medical Imaging Licenserequired
• Graduation from an applicable Junior College or Technical program required
• CPR certification required
• No experience required; One year of experience preferred

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