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WVU Medicine · 3 months ago

UHC - Radiology Tech (Part-Time)

United Hospital Center (UHC)

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

WVU Medicine is a healthcare provider committed to delivering quality patient care. They are seeking a part-time Radiology Tech to perform imaging and therapeutic services, ensuring optimal patient care and safety while producing high-quality diagnostic images.

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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

Radiography LicenseRegistered Radiography TechnologistMedical Imaging ProgramBasic Life Support CertificationPatient CareTechnical Skills DevelopmentCrisis ManagementTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program

Must possess current or temporary Radiography License as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Radiographer License through Maryland Board of Physicians, OH: Radiographer License through Ohio Department of Health, PA: No state licensure required, WV: Radiography License or Temporary Radiography License through West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board

Must be Nationally certified as defined by location where services will be provided: MD: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire, OH: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire, PA: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 12 months of hire, WV: Registered Radiography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 6 months of hire

Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

Company

WVU Medicine

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West Virginia University Health System is a non-profit organization that offers a full range of healthcare services.

Founded in 1898

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://wvumedicine.org/

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