Radiology Technician

NEEDED: Radiology Technician

LOCATION: 33500 W. California Avenue, Mendota, California

SCHEDULE: 5 days per week, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, not to exceed 40 hours per week.

EQUIPMENT: GE Definium 5000 machine and a portable GE Definium AMX 700. Knowledge of this equipment is preferred but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Should be licensed by the state of California.
• Must have at least three or more years of experience.
• Background clearance required.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must possess and submit evidentiary documentation of graduation from an accredited school of radiology technology (ARRT).

JOB DUTIES:

The services to be provided are professional in nature and will be commensurate with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards of care.

• 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.
• Shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.
• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff
• Transmit, retrieve X-ray images and reports electronically, and scan reports into 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 the 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, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contribution.