Radiology Tech

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Performs imaging / therapeutic services and associated patient care with support the Radiology Department mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients at WVU Medicine.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Completion of an Accredited Radiography School.
2. ARRT certification / eligible in Radiography (must become ARRT Certified within 6 months of hire).
3. West Virginia State Licensure.
4. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described hereare intendedto describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.Theyare not intended to be constructedas an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other dutiesmay 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 patients 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.
7. Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care / safety.
8. Assesses patients needs and provides imaging related to comfort, hygiene, range of motion, and provides support accordingly.
9. Prepares contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals, and sterile trays; whichare utilizedfor the imaging procedure according to procedural guidelines and protocols.
10. Educates patients regarding radiographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
11. Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, and medical staff.
12. 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.
13. Displays imaging techniques, patient care, and guest relation behaviors in accordance with… For full info follow application link.

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