Radiologic Technologist

3 weeks ago


Tacoma, United States The Arora Group Full time
The Arora Group is currently recruiting a *Radiologic Technologist *in *Tacoma, WA *to coordinate complex clinical operations at a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Radiologic Technologist will perform conventional radiology imaging of patients, who may include adult men and women and children. Most conventional imaging will involve chest radiography to screen for tuberculosis; however, conventional imaging of any body part that can be performed with the facility imaging equipment will be done as needed.

*DUTIES OF THE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST:*
* Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.
* Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
* May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
* Takes radiologic images of head, trunk, and extremities for routine physical examinations and for diagnosis of illness or injuries.
* Sets up X-ray rooms, deviates from the standard positioning and adapts a position to meet the needs of the patient.
* Evaluates x-ray to ensure that films are artifact free, correctly developed and are the best films that can be taken. Calls significant findings to the attention of the physician or ordering health care provider.
* Ensures all precautions are taken so that the patient and radiology personnel are receiving the smallest amount of radiation as possible. Maintains use of dosimeter badge in accordance with vendor recommendations while on duty.
* Responsible for logging in and documenting all x-rays performed by the incumbent. Files x-ray reports and x-ray jackets in the appropriate place.
* Maintains an up to date quality control system on the x-ray machines and processor.
* Confers with radiologist to establish requirements of nonstandard examinations and determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness cut of scans, etc., to satisfy the requirements.
* Advises radiologist or referring physician of results of examination and provides them with a preliminary diagnostic evaluation. Notifies them of significant scans requiring their immediate attention and visualization while patient is undergoing examination.
* Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
* Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position.
* Completes and passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually.
* Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required/assigned.
* Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.
* Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational Memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE/IHSC.
* Adheres to, and participates in, IHSC’s Safety, Prevention, Infection and Control, Quality Improvement, Patient Education and other programs and collateral duties as appropriate to position.
* Expanded scope duties. Additional clinical duties outside the usual radiology technologist responsibilities may include obtaining and recording vital signs, and conducting the following CLIA-waived tests: rapid strep and rapid influenza (once collected by RN or LVN), urinalysis (dip stick), and urine pregnancy. On-site training and competencies will be performed and assessed by the facility health program manager, assistant health services administrator, health services administrator, nurse manager, or other qualified/designated staff.
* Provides patient education on the intake screening process (includes facilitating completion of the medical care consent form), how to access care, the grievance process, and the method to request accommodations.
* Scanning and verifying medical records documents.
* Attends and participates in general/medical staff meetings.

*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*
* Graduate from a certificate or associate degree Radiologic Technologist program accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
* One-year experience as a certified (license if required) Radiologic Technologist.
* Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

*REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:*
* Current National Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART).
* State licensure if required by the state in which the duty station is located.
* This position does not require privileging by IHSC.
* Must have and maintain one of the following certifications: Basic Life Support for health care providers through the American Heart Association®, CPR for the professional rescuer through the American Red Cross, or the American Safety and Health Institute.

*ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP*

The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 25 years, has provided medical care to federal agencies. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our over 500 healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of our nation.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

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