What are the responsibilities and job description for the IR Tech Extern position at West Virginia University Hospital, Inc?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Currently enrolled in an Accredited Radiology School.
3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.
1. Supports the Cardiovascular/Interventional Technologists in the planning and execution of imaging procedures meeting the standards of the department.
2. Greets patients upon arrival to the department and consistently facilitates the patient's department experience.
3. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
4. Under direct supervision, provides direct patient care as needed to facilitate imaging services including but not limited to sterile tray set up, prepping patient, pulling of supplies, scub procedures, circulating, and initiate fluoro.
5. Assists the patient, as applicable, in preparing for the procedure by assisting patient gowning, and transfer to exam table.
6. Coordinates the inpatient department flow by maintaining communication between the department and patient floors.
7. Assesses the patient's needs related to comfort, and provides support accordingly.
8. Escorts the patient to and from the procedure suite and assists as needed with patient arrival and departure from the department.
9. Promotes the team approach by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff.
10. Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care.
11. Maintains confidentiality of all Protected Health Information.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to stand for long periods of time while wearing lead aprons.
2. Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 pounds
3. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
4. Ability to differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. The work environment is clinical by nature.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to: moving mechanical parts; airborne particles, body fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
3. Maintains Radiation safety.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to multi-task in a busy setting.
2. Ability to interact with patients, families, and members of the Health Care team.
3. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.
4. Knowledge of Radiology information systems.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
4Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
WVUH West Virginia University HospitalsCost Center:
156 WVUH Interventional Radiology and Special ProceduresAddress:
1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest VirginiaEqual 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. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. 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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