Radiology Technicians

NEEDED: Radiology Technicians (2)

LOCATION: Route 15, 2 miles North of Allenwood, PA 17810

SCHEDULE: Two Shifts

• 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, between 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, between 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Must be available, as needed, between the hours of 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ARRT - Shall acquire and maintain registration status in compliance with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR certification.

JOB DUTIES: 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 for the inmate population at the institutions.
• 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. Knowledge of digital equipment is preferred but not required.
• 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 a 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 FCC Allenwood medical protocols.
• Wear outer protective clothing and obey Center for Disease Control universal precautions at all times.
• Function in other duties commensurate of a radiological technician.

Additional Duties:

• Computerization and printing of daily log.
• Computerization and printing of exam requisitions.
• Printing of all folder and exam labels.
• Completing of 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.
• Entering in BEMR and MEDWEB scheduling, entering status of the x-ray process, and closing out request.
• 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 AAAHC and program review as needed.
• Assure 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.