Radiology Technician

NEEDED: RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

LOCATION: 2600 HWY 301 South, Jesup, GA 31599

SCHEDULE: 35 hours per week, 5 days per week, excluding Federal Holidays, between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizen
• ARRT - Shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Be licensed by the state of Georgia.
• Must have at least three or more years of experience.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.

EQUIPMENT: The current radiological equipment provided at the institution is a GE digital machine. Knowledge of GE digital equipment is preferred but not required.

JOB DUTIES:

• 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 asthey
• pertain to medical services.
• Develop a working knowledge of the local medical protocols.
• Wear outer protective clothing and always obey Center for Disease Control universal
• precautions.
• 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, accrued Vacation, accrued Sick Leave, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, 401K opportunity, and Health Benefits contribution.