Radiology Technician FCI Manchester, KY

CERTIFIED RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN (1)

Schedule

One (1) session equals one (1) hour of service. A normal workday will consist of six (6) sessions for an estimate of 30 sessions per week and 1560 sessions per twelve-month period. Sessions shall be scheduled between the hours of 8:00

A.M to 2:30 P.M. Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. The Radiology Technicians schedule shall not exceed 40 hours per week. The actual hours of work will be determined by the Health Services Administrator and may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution.

Due to the nature of the correctional setting delays in performance of work may be experienced. Such delays may include but are not limited to inclement weather electrical or mechanical problems or other security matters. When contract employees report to the institution but are unable to perform services due to such delays the contractor will be paid for one session. Normally any remaining sessions for that day will be suspended and the contractor will be free to leave

and the contractor will not be paid for the remaining unperformed sessions. However if the institution requests that the contractor remain at the institution for eventual performance the contractor shall be paid for such the event of any absence the contractor may make up his/her time so long as it does not exceed 30 hours in any given week. If the contractor fails to provide coverage the Government may seek contractual remedy.

Education and Experience

The contractor employee shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. The contractor employee should also be licensed by the state of Kentucky. The contractor employee

must have at least three or more years of experience. Background clearance packets submitted by potential contractor employees shall be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of their current license.

The contractor employee must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. The contractor employee must possess and submit with their quotation evidentiary documentation of their graduation from an accredited school of Radiology Technology.

The contractor must specifically identify the individual that will be performing these services along with their quote. The candidates name and documents supporting their qualifications must accompany the quote (resume photocopies of certificates and etc.)

The contractor shall provide a resume and requested documentation along with copy of all diplomas and/or certificates to support stated qualification for selected candidate.

• Verification of credentials (state licensed if applicable federal licensed).
• Proof of Insurability
• Verify certification in CPR

Failure to submit evidentiary documentation of certifications licenses qualifications or the name of a qualified candidate who will perform these services may result in elimination from consideration for award. The individual selected to perform these services must be able to pass a drug screening and law enforcement agency background check.

Health Requirements

The contractor shall ensure their employee is free of communicable diseases. Any individual who subsequently develops a medical condition which might reasonably be expected to place other workers AICs or the public at risk shall be immediately removed from affected any such case the contractor shall be responsible at no additional cost to the institution for securing the services of any replacement personnel required to perform this contract.

The contract employee may be required to submit to testing for/or provide evidence acceptable to the clinical director of recent testing for tuberculosis of other communicable diseases. Failure to submit to testing for or providing acceptable evidence of recent testing for or immunity to selected communicable diseases shall be grounds for denying access to AICs. The contract employee shall immediately inform in writing to the Contract Officers Representative (COR) and Administrative Contracting Officer and adverse action taken by any regulatory body involving certification. This includes but is not limited to suspensions revocations restrictions on licensure as a Radiology Technician.

Description of Duties

The services to be provided are professional in nature and will be commensurate with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards of care. The methods utilized will meet medical practices established in the local community. These services 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.

The contractor shall provide the following Radiology Technician services which include but are not limited to the items listed below. Therefore the contractor 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 GE Proteus XR/a machine.

Knowledge of GE Proteus XR/a machine equipment is preferred but not required.

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the AIC population at the institution.
• Transmit retrieve X-ray images and reports electronically and scan reports into AICs Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
• Receive training to retrieve radiographic consults from BEMR and schedule them to perform all radiographic procedures.
• Work with an AIC 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 x-rays 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 x-ray studies ordered by the medical staff
• Preparing x-rays for shipment to the radiologist for interpretation
• Transport of x-rays to radiologist for interpretation
• Transport all x-rays 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 x-ray equipment as needed
• Assisting with FDA inspections and preparation for TJC and program review as needed
• Assuring that all x-ray requests are completed properly
• Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis

Attire

The contractor is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing.

Supplies/Equipment

All supplies and equipment the Contractor may need while at the institution will be furnished by the institution. These supplies normally will include examination equipment and a method/material for recording findings. If special equipment is required by the Contractor he or she shall make a request in writing to the Health Services Administrator. All records maintained by the Contractor under this contract will remain the property of the Government.

Restrictions on Contract Workers

The contractor employee shall not supervise AICs supervise Bureau of Prisons staff participate in AIC accountability requisition sign for or pick up supplies formulate policy or procedures or attend meetings staff recalls or staff functions.

Patient Management

The contractor employee will be responsible for receiving patients and explaining procedures to alleviate undue anxiety submitting reports and evaluations as requested. The contractor employee will be responsible for following directives and comply with Bureau of Prisons Health Services Manual local institutional mandates and the Health Services Departments policies in the management of all patient encounters.

Patients shall be afforded impartial access to treatment or accommodations that are available or medically indicated regardless of race creed sex national origin or religion. Staffing shall be commensurate with the expected needs of the patients and within the scope of services offered. The contractor employee shall NOT provide information to the AIC(s). If the situation arises where AIC(s) are required to be provided with information the Clinical Director Health Services

Administrator (HSA) or COR shall provide any information the AIC(s) are to receive. The contractor employee is required to maintain an open line of communication with the Clinical Director HSA and COR.

Adult in Custody (AIC) Management

Provision of services will require frequent and unsupervised contact with AICs. The contract employee shall not be responsible for the management of any AICs other than to ensure AICs involved within the contracts scope of work abide by all rules to ensure their safety and well-being. The successful contractor shall attend the Institution Familiarization Orientation program prior to assuming institution involvement. Reimbursement to the contractor for the time spent in the institution orientation or other specific security related training will be at the contract rate prorated hourly. The contractor employee may at any time be removed from the institution at the discretion of the CEO. The contractor employee is

to constantly be aware of security and maintain a professional relationship with AICs at all times. Any violation of the institution rules and regulations are to be brought immediately to the attention of any Government employee employed at the institution. The contractor employee will be required to provide documentation to the COR or designee of any infractions of institutional rules and regulations by AICs for proper action.

Institution Security

The contractor/contract employees shall agree to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety custody and conduct of AICs. The contract employee will be required to operate a system of records as identified for medical treatment documentation and will require adherence to the Privacy Act of 1974. The contract employee will be required to sign in and out of the institution for accountability purposes. A badge will be issued