Radiology Tech

Job Description

Cabell Huntington Hospital, a member of Marshall Health Network, is a 303-bed teaching hospital for Marshall University Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing. We are home to the Hoops Family Children’s Hospital and the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center and serve patients throughout West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio.

The Radiology Tech performs radiographic procedures by applying prescribed ionizing radiation to the patient in order to assist the Radiologist with diagnostic imaging. Applicant must hold their current ARRT and WV Medical Imaging Licenselicensures and must have graduated from an accredited Junior College or Technical program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs venipuncture as required for exam. Measures and administers IV contrast for procedures.
• Must be able to follow physician instructions, prepare radiography equipment, position patients, and obtain optimal images for diagnosis.
• Patient communication and preparation including removal of garments or jewelry that may interfere with procedure and explaining how the process works.
• Positioning patients properly to obtain x-rays.
• Setting the equipment to obtain the best density, detail, and contrast of the area being imaged.
• Taking preventative steps to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation.
• Reviews available lab results BUN/Creatinine and/or GFR to determine renal function.

Requirements

• ARRT required
• WV Medical Imaging Licenserequired
• Graduation from an applicable Junior College or Technical program required
• CPR certification required
• No experience required; One year of experience preferred

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.