Diagnostic Radiographer

Minimum Qualifications Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.

Must possess current 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; WV: 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 ARRT upon hire; PA: Registered Radiography Technologist by the ARRT within Six (6) months of graduation from Medical Imaging program; WV: Registered Radiography Technologist by the ARRT upon hire.

Fluoro, Mobiles, Routine, Operating Room, Endoscopy, Orthopedics).

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 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; 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.

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.

Operation of imaging equipment with automated moving parts.

Skills and Abilities Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.

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.

Radiology Technologist Clinical Ladder The Radiology Technologist Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for respiratory therapists. To apply for the next level, the Radiology Technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. Level 1 – No experience required. All Radiology Technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.

Level 2 – Meets requirements for previous level. Level 3 – Meets requirements for previous levels. Shift: Varied (United States of America)

Company: PCH Princeton Community Hospital

PCH Radiology Diagnostic Address: 122 12th Street Princeton West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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