Radiologic Technologist-Clinic, Orthopedics Teays Valley
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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:
For West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland locations:
1. Completion of an Accredited Radiography School
2. Must be registered (or registry eligible) by the ARRT in Radiography. If registry eligible, must pass boards within 6 months of hire.
3. Radiologist Technologist through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners, or applicable state where services will be performed.
4. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire
5. West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area
For Pennsylvania locations:
1. Completion of an Accredited Radiography School
2. Must be registered (or registry eligible) by the ARRT in Radiography. If registry eligible, must pass boards within one year of hire.
3. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire
4. State criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area
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.
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 as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
2. Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
3. Wear a lead apron weighing approximately 8 to 15 pounds for extended periods of time.
4. Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.
5. 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: 40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals
Cost Center: 6188 THOM Orthopaedics Chestnut
Address: 1399 Hospital Drive
Hurricane
West Virginia
WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.
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