Radiologic Technologist - X-ray
Weirton, WV
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Evenings, Nights
Referral Bonus

Radiologic Technologist (X-ray) - West Virginia

Location

• City: Weirton, West Virginia

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week
• Shift options: Evening and Night
• Shift pattern: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on (8-hour shifts)
• Day shifts: Various start times between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM
• Afternoon shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• Midnight shift: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Every other weekend required (EOW)
• May be asked to participate in holiday rotation
• Overnight shifts may require being the only technologist on site

Department & Equipment

• 4 imaging rooms: 3 general X-ray, 1 fluoroscopy, 2 portable units, 3 C-Arms
• Equipment brands: GE AMX portables with DR-Konica, Del Medical, Siemens, Philips, OEC C-Arms
• PACS: Intellirad/Intelliconnect
• EMR system: Community Works
• Staffing: 6-7 techs on day shift, 3-4 on evening, 1 on midnight
• Radiologist coverage: In-house until 5 PM, on-call overnight; teleradiology covers 2 AM – 6 AM

Job Duties & Skills

• Perform general X-ray studies, portable X-rays, fluoroscopy cases (orthopedic and GI), and OR imaging (cystoscopy, ortho, GI)
• Float between general X-ray, fluoroscopy, and operating room as needed
• Average volume: approximately 110 studies per day
• Must be able to function competently in all areas including general X-ray, portables, OR, and fluoroscopy
• No IV starts required

Orientation & Training

• Department-specific orientation: 5 shifts with a preceptor
• Orientation schedule includes four 10-hour shifts, steady afternoon and midnight shifts, and every other weekend midnight coverage

Dress Code

• Scrubs may be any clean, professional color
• Permanent staff wear emerald green scrubs; travelers may match but not required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification
• West Virginia X-ray license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Must complete West Virginia CARES prior to start
• Must provide a copy of an unexpired driver’s license with submission
• Licensing issues must be disclosed at time of submission

Additional Notes

• First-time travel technologists are accepted
• No Registered Radiology Assistants (RRA) on staff
• No call or standby requirements