NEEDED: Radiologic Technologist

LOCATION: 1700 West HWY 72, Three Rivers, Texas 78071

SCHEDULE / HOURS:

• 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, 3 days per week, excluding Federal Holidays.
• Work hours will generally be between 6: 00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizen
• Shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Should also be licensed by the state of Texas.
• Must have at least three or more years of experience.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the
• American Heart Association.
• The individual selected to perform these services must be able to pass a drug
• screening and law enforcement agency background check.

EQUIPMENT: The current radiological equipment provided is a digital machine.

DUTIES: The Radiology Technician shall provide the following services which include, but are not limited to, the items listed below:

• 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 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.
• The Radiology Technician shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.
• The current radiological equipment provided at the institution is a digital machine.
• Knowledge of digital equipment is preferred but not required.

BENEFITS: Competitive Hourly Pay Rate, Accrued Paid Vacation, Accrued Paid Sick Leave, 10 Paid Federal Holidays, and Health Benefits Contribution.