X-RAY TECH

Valley Health Care; Mill Creek (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Health Care in Mill Creek, WV is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate radiologic equipment and produce radiographs to assist diagnosis. This PRN day-shift role requires strong patient communication and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, maintaining equipment, ensuring radiation safety, preparing procedures, and documenting care. Travel up to 25% is noted; 4-year degree is required.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree required or equivalent.
• Proficiency operating radiographic equipment and achieving quality imaging.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs.
• Identifies patient service requirements and communicates with staff.
• Maintains equipment and supplies; ensures safety standards.
• Documents patient care and participates in quality control.

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mill Creek, WV 26280

Position Type: PRN

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

JOB SUMMARY

The Radiologic Technologist provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Documents patient care services by charting patient and department records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY

The Radiologic Technologist provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.
• Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.
• Documents patient care services by charting patient and department records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.