What are the responsibilities and job description for the JGH - Radiologic Technologist position at WVU Medicine?
Job Title: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to join our team at JAX Jackson General Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing imaging and therapeutic services, as well as providing exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Rotates in all diagnostic areas for development of technical skills.
- Performs image procedures based on assessment of the patient's status, request of the service, and imaging protocols.
- Produces images of optimal quality by using imaging equipment and systems in the provision of image delivery and archiving.
- 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 expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.
- Assesses patient 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.
Requirements:
- Completion of an accredited radiography school.
- ARRT certification/eligible in radiography (must become ARRT certified within 6 months of hire).
- West Virginia state licensure.
- Certification in basic life support within 30 days of hire.
Working Environment:
- Exposure to minimal radiation within national standards of occupational guidelines.
- Exposure to airborne particles and bodily fluids.
- Operation of imaging equipment with automated moving parts.
Physical Requirements:
- Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
- Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Wear a lead apron weighing approximately 8-15 pounds for extended periods of time.
- Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.
- Carry items of up to 20 pounds.
Additional Information:
JAX Jackson General Hospital is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to 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.
