What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technician URGENT POSITION position at AvaMed Workforce?
AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Radiology Technician to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located Crescent City, CA.
Position Details:
Full-Time
Location: Crescent City, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7am-3:30pm
Rate: $54/hr
Status: W2/Traveler Pay with Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Institution's CEO/CME or designee, the Temporary/Relief Temporary/Relief
Radiologic Technologists duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following
requirements:
a. Develop and process X-Ray exposures;
b. Comply with all exam protocols as established by the CDCR Diagnostic Imaging department;
c. Consult with Radiologist or ordering medical provider when necessary for purposes of
clarification;
d. Provide emergency medical support to medical providers in the event of allergic reaction to injected
radiological contrast or any other medical emergency;
e. Utilize proper identification marker prior to procedure;
f. Utilize proper technique for exam ordered;
g. Perform and assist medical provider with special procedures; i.e., routine fluoro, drainage
procedures, biopsies, myelograms, etc;
h. Perform general diagnostic radiographic works and processing of digital images in conjunction
with Radiology information System/Picture Archive Communication System (RIS/PACS);
i. Provide for the care and safety of patient/youth undergoing X-Ray procedures;
j. Proper labeling of digital images before they are electronically viewed by the Radiologist;
k. Perform statewide standard radiology protocols and documentation;
I. Review digital X-Ray images on Fuji Computer Radiography System for proper positioning and
image clarity;
m. Respond to emergency room and bedside radiographic examination;
n. Ensure supplies are adequate to perform all radiographic exposures and procedures;
o. Comply with radiation protection in accordance with safety standards;
p. Coordinate maintenance of the X-Ray machines to keep them in safe operating conditions; when
applicable;
q. Perform radiographic examination that require with and without contrast media in the radiology
room as well as in the procedure room as applicable;
r. Maintain radiology records within the RIS/PACS in accordance with CDCR policy and in a timely
manner; and
s. Perform other duties as assigned;
t. Maintain professional working relationship between patient/youth and Healthcare Services Staff;
u. Comply with and practice universal safety precautions; and
v. Practice As Low As Reasonable Achievable (ALARA) radiation exposure when performing
radiology protocols.
If you are interested please submit your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP
Salary : $54
