RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST 1, 2 or 3

State of Louisiana • Angola, LA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking qualified applicants for Radiologic Technologist positions (levels 1–3) at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. This position performs diagnostic imaging procedures, ensures patient safety, and maintains accurate medical records within a secure healthcare environment. Applicants must possess appropriate radiologic technology credentials and demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a clinical setting. This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. The department's mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services, with a commitment to integrity, accountability, and respect for the rights and dignity of all.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana Radiologic Technologist license or temporary permit.
• Appropriate radiologic technology credentials.
• Ability to work effectively in a clinical setting.
• Authorization for HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

Responsibilities

• Performs all x-ray treatment, including IVPs (Intravenous Pyelograms), and examinations under the supervision of a Radiologic Technologist Supervisor or the attending physician on the assigned shift.
• Assists with examinations, and on occasion prepares and delivers reports to ordering physician.
• Assures the quality of all x-rays, including the most complex, made on that shift.
• Performs daily equipment checks to ensure that all radiographic equipment is safe and ready to use.
• Differentiates between film, CR, and DR imaging formats and adjusts techniques accordingly.
• Reviews images to ensure the image quality and patient positioning are within established standards.
• Works with adult male inmates of all custody levels – minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody.

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan
• Health insurance that is also available post-retirement
• At least 10 paid holidays
• Sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year
• Paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week
• Deferred compensation plan
• Flexible benefits plan
• Alternate work schedules (e.g., 4/10s may be available upon meeting policy requirements)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed