RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

NITELINES USA, INC

RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Beaver, WV +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    NEEDED: RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

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

    STATUS: PRN / Part-Time

    HOURS: E stimated 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
  • Locations
    Phoenix, AZ • Terre Haute, IN • Beaver, WV