Radiology Technician / Mammography Technologist

WANTED: Radiology Technician / Mammography Technologist

LOCATION: 5701 8^th Street, Dublin, CA 94568

SCHEDULE: 32 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 4 days per week,

QUALIFICATIONS:

• US CITIZEN
• (ARRT) Fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist by the state of California, and possess diagnostic radiology, and mammographic radiologic technician credentials within the license.
• Must have at least one year of experience.
• Able to pass a background clearance.
• Hold a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must provide evidentiary documentation of your graduation from an accredited school of radiology technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Radiology Technician services include, but are not limited to, the items listed below. Therefore, the technician shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support. Knowledge of equipment is preferred but not required.

•  Perform routine radiologic procedures (X-rays, Mammograms) 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.
• 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.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, 11 paid Federal holidays, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 401K opportunity, and Healthcare contribution.