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WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital · 3 months ago

Radiology Tech

Uniontown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is dedicated to providing diagnostic information for the treatment of patients, and they are seeking a Radiology Tech to perform imaging and therapeutic services. The role involves producing high-quality images, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver effective radiology services.

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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

Qualification

ARRT registrationAccredited Radiography SchoolBasic Life Support certificationRadiology Technologist certificationPatient care skillsTechnical skillsCrisis managementTeam collaboration

Required

Completion of an Accredited Radiography School

Must be registered (or registry eligible) by the ARRT in Radiography. If registry eligible, must pass boards within 6 months of hire

Radiologist Technologist through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners, or applicable state where services will be performed

Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area

Completion of an Accredited Radiography School for Pennsylvania locations

Must be registered (or registry eligible) by the ARRT in Radiography for Pennsylvania locations. If registry eligible, must pass boards within one year of hire

Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire for Pennsylvania locations

State criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area for Pennsylvania locations

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