X-Ray Imaging Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to join our team at the Dependable Staffing Agency CA. As a key member of our corrections division, you will be responsible for providing top-notch radiological services to patients and staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and make a meaningful contribution to the healthcare community.

$80,000 - $110,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Job Description:

As a Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologist with our agency, you will be working under the direction of the Institution's CEO/CME or designee. Your primary responsibilities will include:

1. X-ray Exposures: Developing and processing X-ray exposures as required.
2. Exam Protocols: Complying with all exam protocols established by the Department of Correction's Diagnostic Imaging department.
3. Radiologist Consultation: Consulting with a Radiologist or the ordering medical provider when necessary for purposes of clarification.
4. Emergency Support: Providing emergency medical support to medical providers in the event of an allergic reaction to injected radiological contrast or any other medical emergency.
5. Proper Identification Markers: Utilizing proper identification markers prior to the procedure.
6. Proper Technique: Utilizing proper technique for exam order.
7. Special Procedures: Performing and assisting medical providers with special procedures, i.e., routine fluoro, drainage procedures, biopsies, myelograms, etc.
8. Diagnostic Radiographic Works: Performing general diagnostic radiographic works and processing of digital images in conjunction with Radiology Information System/Picture Archive Communication System (RIS/PACS).
9. Patient Care: Providing for the care and safety of patients/youth undergoing X-ray procedures.
10. Digital Image Labeling: Proper labeling of digital images before they are electronically viewed by the Radiologist.
11. Radiology Protocols: Performing statewide standard radiology protocols and documentation.
12. Image Review: Reviewing digital X-ray images on Fuji Computer Radiography System for proper positioning and image clarity.
13. Emergency Response: Responding to the emergency room and bedside radiographic examination.
14. Supply Management: Ensuring supplies are adequate to perform all radiographic exposures and procedures.
15. Radiation Protection: Complying with radiation protection in accordance with safety standards.
16. Maintenance Coordination: Coordinating maintenance of the X-ray machines to keep them in safe operating conditions when applicable.
17. Radiographic Examinations: Performing radiographic examinations that require with and without contrast media in the radiology room as well as in the procedure room as applicable.
18. Radiology Records: Maintaining radiology records within the RIS/PACS in accordance with departments policy and in a timely manner.
19. Additional Duties: Performing other duties as assigned.
20. Professional Relationships: Maintaining professional working relationships between patients/youth and Healthcare Services Staff.
21. Safety Precautions: Complying with and practicing universal safety precautions.
22. Radiation Exposure: Practicing As Low As Reasonable Achievable (ALARA) radiation exposure when performing radiology protocols.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution.
• Possess and maintain while providing services to the Corrections Department, current certification in good standing from the State of California, Department of Health Services for Radiological Technology as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT), venipuncture certificate, and possess a Fluoroscopy permit (where Fluoroscopy is applicable).
• Ensure that each CRT possesses and maintains while providing services to the Corrections Facility a current and valid license and possesses other modality coverage licenses, i.e., mammogram, CT/MRI, etc., as applicable to do business in the State of California. Ultrasound Technicians are not required to be CRT but must be an American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS).
• Each Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologist shall be in compliance with 8 CCR 5199 standards for both current N95 and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) medical clearance and annual general respiratory protection training, which is to include a request to repeat PLHCP clearance if they develop 1) marked immuno-compromised or pregnancy which might require great respiratory protection than N95s provide or 2) a health condition which might limit N95 or PAPR use and completion of the annual 8 CCR 5199 Appendix G questionnaire.
• Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologists providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the Department of Corrections. All Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologists must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication, and write effectively in the English language. Any Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologist who fails to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform services.

As a Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologist with our agency, you will enjoy a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. You will also have opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced environment.