Radiology Technician

NEEDED: Radiologic Technologist

LOCATION: 1700 West HWY 72 Three Rivers Texas 78071

SCHEDULE / HOURS:

• 8 hours per day Monday Friday 3 days per week excluding Federal Holidays.
• Work hours will generally be between 6: 00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a 30minute unpaid lunch break

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizen
• Shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Should also be licensed by the state of Texas.
• Must have at least three or more years of experience.
• Must be CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified in accordance with the
• American Heart Association.
• The individual selected to perform these services must be able to pass a drug
• screening and law enforcement agency background check.

EQUIPMENT: The current radiological equipment provided is a digital machine.

DUTIES: The Radiology Technician shall provide the following services which include but are not limited to the items listed below:

• 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 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.
• The Radiology Technician shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.
• The current radiological equipment provided at the institution is a digital machine.
• Knowledge of digital equipment is preferred but not required.

BENEFITS: Competitive Hourly Pay Rate Accrued Paid Vacation Accrued Paid Sick Leave 10 Paid Federal Holidays and Health Benefits Contribution.