Licensed Radiology Technologist
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Job Description
Overview
As a Correctional Radiology Technologist you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to utilize the medical imaging equipment on-site to create images of the incarcerated patients for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries.
Responsibilities
The Radiology Technologist works under the direction of the radiologist. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:
- Operate imaging equipment including X-ray machines CT scanners MRI machines and other specialized equipment
- Ensure patients are correctly positioned for optimal image quality while minimizing radiation exposure
- Explain procedures taking medical histories and ensuring patient safety
- Assess image quality and consulting with radiologists to determine if additional images are needed
- Maintain accurate patient records and imaging results
- Pull file and scan all radiological records
- Schedule perform and document all radiological testing including annual tuberculosis testing and emergency procedures
- Maintain inventory stock re-order and replace radiology supplies
- Ensure that all equipment related to radiology services is properly maintained and functioning
- Ensure all state regulations comply to Radiation Control
- X-ray callouts and X-ray for urgent patients that are not on call out
- Update exams in BEMR as Pending Results and update BEMR that reports were received; scan reports into BEMR
- Submit images to the radiologist and pull reports in
- Enter patient information within CR per each exam
- Pull CT/MRI/old films; burn CDs of x-ray studies for town trips and file CDs upon return
- File x-ray films sent in from other institutions
- Mail out films to other institutions as inmate transfer
- Pull consults for the following day and put call outs on for the following day
- Review consults to make sure they are not duplicates
- Print daily logs of exams completed
- Pull IOP reports for radiology each quarter
- Pull daily radiologic request logs
- Record kVp and mAs on each study done every day
- Refusal forms for inmates who no longer want their exams
- Help with Health Services Perpetual Audit ACA audits Program Review etc.
- Go to the camp and/or low institution for emergency x-rays as needed
- Swap out dosimetry badges quarterly; mail out dosimetry badges
- Go onto to print dosimetry reports and log them in a folder
Qualifications
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelors degree in radiologic technology or a related field
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
- Availability to commute on-site to the Forrest City AR office
- Integrity professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all company policies procedures and legal requirements
- Must pass drug screening and facility background check
Why Join NaphCare
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
- Health dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan beginning day one
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process then send your resume to and Ill be in touch.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Employment Type
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