Radiologic Technologist

Description of Duties:

The services to be provided are professional in nature and will be commensurate with Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Heath Care 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 Picker Rad View 50 machine with a Kodak Direct View Classic CR reader. Knowledge of this older technology and equipment is required.

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at the institution.
• Transmit retrieve X-ray images and reports electronically and scan reports into inmates 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 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.