Radiology Technologist - FCI Marianna

ATTIRE

The contractor is expected to always wear professional attire. The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing. Radiologic Technologists are permitted to wear scrub uniforms. Jeans (of any color) tshirts sandals tank tops and sweatpants/shirts are not considered appropriate professional attire.

Duties And Responsibilities

Follow Radiology Technician services including but not limited to the items listed below. Therefore the contractor shall be capable of performing all radiology procedures

needed without any technical support. The current radiological equipment provided at the institution is a Siemens CR machine and a GE Digital Machine. Knowledge of CR and fully digital equipment is preferred but not required.

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the AIC population at the institution.
• Transmit retrieve Xray images and reports electronically and scan reports into the Adults in Custody (AICs) Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
• Receive training to retrieve radiographic consultants from BEMR and schedule them to perform all radiographic procedures.
• Work with an AIC population from various cultural racial religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• Evaluate radiographic equipment for calibrations and repairs.
• Possess knowledge of basic emergencies 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.
• Notify Radiologist or referring Physician of any preliminary abnormalities seen while the 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.
• Develop a working knowledge of the local medical protocols.
• Wear outer protective clothing and always obey the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions universal precautions.
• Function in other duties commensurate with a Radiology Technician.
• Computerization and printing of the daily log
• Computerization and printing of exam requisitions.
• Printing of all folders 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 a radiologist for interpretation.
• Transport all xrays from the radiologist after interpretation.
• Assisting the staff with the 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 correctly completed.
• Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000 USA company that provides medical technical logistical and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at or call us at

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Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws (EoE).