Ped Intrvntl Rad Tech

Radiologic Technologist

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia

Job Description:

• Provides clinical radiologic care using radiographic imaging modalities and procedures in cardiac, electrophysiology, vascular, and neurovascular areas.
• Offers technical assistance in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures utilizing sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Acquires all imaging and post-processing.
• Provides emergency services on call.
• Engages in a team environment while providing care to patients in high-stress situations.

Requirements:

• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) within 6 months of hire.
• Current West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technologist License.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) within one year of hire.

Core Responsibilities:

• Monitors and interprets hemodynamic monitoring.
• Observes sterile technique while assembling supplies necessary for procedures.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient and unit information.
• Prepares entry site applicable to the procedure using sterile technique.
• Monitors patient's ECG and blood pressure, documenting and advising the physician as necessary.
• Participates in the on-call rotation and remains available for emergent procedures.
• Acts as the laboratory’s code team under physician supervision.
• Documents all procedures performed and uses the inventory control system.
• Instructs radiography students in clinical settings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods while wearing lead aprons.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.

Working Environment:

• Clinical work environment.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, body fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation.
• Maintains radiation safety.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate professionally with physicians and peers.
• Knowledgeable in sterile technique.
• Proficient in acquiring, archiving, and transmitting images to data storage systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals and other relevant materials.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited variable standardization.