Radiology Technician

NEEDED: Radiology Technician

LOCATION: 33500 W. California Avenue Mendota California

SCHEDULE: 5 days per week 6:00 AM 2:30 PM not to exceed 40 hours per week.

EQUIPMENT: GE Definium 5000 machine and a portable GE Definium AMX 700. Knowledge of this equipment is preferred but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Should be licensed by the state of California.
• Must have at least three or more years of experience.
• Background clearance required.
• Must be CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must possess and submit evidentiary documentation of graduation from an accredited school of radiology technology (ARRT).

JOB DUTIES:

The services to be provided are professional in nature and will be commensurate with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards of care.

• Although not directly supervised will be reviewed periodically by a physician or staff member at the institution.
• The performance of these services will be monitored by the COR.
• The Clinical Director and/or Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Physician(s) will retain professional responsibility for all patients referred to radiology.
• Shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.
• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff
• Transmit retrieve Xray images and reports electronically and scan reports into Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
• Receive training to retrieve radiographic consults from BEMR and schedule them to perform all radiographic procedures.
• Work with an inmate population from a variety of cultural racial religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• Evaluate radiographic equipment for calibrations and repairs.
• Possess knowledge of basic emergency situations that may occur during special radiographic procedures.
• Schedule exams and maintain records.
• Possess knowledge of various pathological abnormalities as demonstrated by radiographic imaging.
• Independently assess and select technical exposure factors and positions necessary to obtain a proper quality diagnostic exam. Receive patients and explain procedures to alleviate undue anxiety.
• Independently perform all radiographic procedures; i.e. chest bone skull spine and portable xrays etc.
• Notify Radiologist or referring Physician of any preliminary abnormalities seen while patient is undergoing an exam so that additional views or exams can be ordered if needed.
• Coordinate transfer of patient radiologic records to ensure continuity of care.
• Work with the Clinical Director to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are completed.
• Act as liaison between radiologist and medical staff.
• Receive training and orientation and comply with correctional techniques as they pertain to medical services.
• Develop a working knowledge of the local medical protocols.
• Wear outer protective clothing and obey Center for Disease Control universal precautions at all times.
• Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiology Technician.
• Computerization and printing of daily log.
• Computerization and printing of exam requisitions.
• Printing of all folder and exam labels.
• Completing all xray studies ordered by the medical staff.
• Preparing xrays for shipment to the radiologist for interpretation.
• Transport of xrays to radiologist for interpretation.
• Transport all xrays from radiologist after interpretation.
• Assisting the staff with maintenance of equipment and supplies and notifying staff when supplies are needed.
• Conducting quality assurance tests and daily maintenance on xray equipment as needed.
• Assisting with FDA inspections and preparation for TJC and program review as needed.
• Assuring that all xray requests are completed properly.
• Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate accrued vacation accrued sick leave 11 paid federal holidays 401K opportunity and healthcare benefits contribution.