Radiologic Technologist

General Description

Under general supervision, performs advanced level work by preparing and operating radiographic equipment utilized to take general radiographs and fluoroscopic along with the CAT scans, ultrasounds and mammographies. Maintains equipment, supplies, patient records and reports. Reads and follows instructions from requisitions concerning the necessary radiological examination to be performed. Explains exam procedures to patients to ensure their cooperation and to allay their anxiety about the exam.

Follows regulated methods and procedures in order to achieve high quality radiographs and to ensure the safety of the patients. Checks radiographs and checks for image clarity. Performs follow up if necessary. May be responsible for scheduling and/or supervision and training of subordinates. Will be required to cover on-call as needed. Performs related work as required. Mandatory overtime is an essential job function of this position.

Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test and a pre-employment background check. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies. Welch Community Hospital is a tobacco free campus.

Under general supervision, performs advanced level work by preparing and operating radiographic equipment utilized to take general radiographs and fluoroscopic along with the CAT scans, ultrasounds and mammographies. Maintains equipment, supplies, patient records and reports. Reads and follows instructions from requisitions concerning the necessary radiological examination to be performed. Explains exam procedures to patients to ensure their cooperation and to allay their anxiety about the exam.

Follows regulated methods and procedures in order to achieve high quality radiographs and to ensure the safety of the patients. Checks radiographs and checks for image clarity. Performs follow up if necessary. May be responsible for scheduling and/or supervision and training of subordinates. Will be required to cover on-call as needed. Performs related work as required. Mandatory overtime is an essential job function of this position.

Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test and a pre-employment background check. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable cause as set forth in agency and bureau policies. Welch Community Hospital is a tobacco free campus.

0512P01274

As required by Licensure/Certification.

License or temporary permit to practice radiologic technology issued by the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners.

None.

Welch Community Hospital, located in Welch, West Virginia, is the only acute care hospital in

McDowell County. This hospital provides a wide scope of care and services, which includes a 55-bed

acute care hospital, a 24/7, 365 days per year physician-staffed Emergency Room, an eight-bed

ICU, full service Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary department, Laboratory, Radiology, and

Clinical Inpatient Pharmacy. The hospital also operates an outpatient Rural Health Clinic, a Surgery

Clinic, an OB/GYN staffed Women's Health Clinic, and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training Center. By providing these crucial health care services,

Welch is positioned as the top provider for quality health care in McDowell County and Southern

West Virginia.