RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

NEEDED: RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

LOCATION: 37900 N. 45th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85086

STATUS: PRN / Part-Time

HOURS: Estimated 400 hours per year, Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, not to exceed 30 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizen
• The technician shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures in one of the 50 United States
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American
• Heart Association.
• Must provide evidentiary documentation of required certification (ARRT).

EQUIPMENT: Current radiological equipment provided is a digital x-ray machine and analog. Knowledge of digital and analog equipment is required.

DUTIES: (not limited to)

• Shall be capable of performing all radiology procedures (fluoroscopic as well as regular diagnostic) needed with minimal technical support.
• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at the FCI.
• 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 which 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, spines, and portable x-rays, etc.
• Notify Radiologist or referring Physician of any preliminary abnormalities seen while patient is undergoing an exam, so 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 the radiologist and medical staff.
• Receive training and orientation and comply with correctional techniques as they pertain to medical services.
• Develop a working knowledge of Institution medical protocols.
• Wear outer protective clothing and obey CDC universal precautions at all times.
• Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiological Technician.
• Completing of all x-ray studies ordered by the medical staff and processing radiologic requests in
• the medical record program (Bureau Electronic Medical Record [BEMR]);
• Preparing x-rays for transmission to the radiologist for 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 program review as needed.
• Assuring all x-ray requests are completed properly, and Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis