Radiologic Technologist
About The Position
AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Radiologic Technologist (RADT) to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Stockton, CA. Position Details: 40 Hours per week Location: Stockton, CA Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm OR Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Rate: $55/hr as a Traveler Must have 1-full year of experience as a licensed Radiologic Technologist Job Description: Under the direction of the Institution's CEO/CME or designee, the Temporary/Relief Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologists duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements: a. Develop and process X-Ray exposures; b. Comply with all exam protocols as established by the Diagnostic Imaging department; c. Consult with Radiologist or ordering medical provider when necessary for purposes of clarification; d. Provide emergency medical support to medical providers in the event of allergic reaction to injected radiological contrast or any other medical emergency; e. Utilize proper identification marker prior to procedure; f. Utilize proper technique for exam ordered; g. Perform and assist medical provider with special procedures; i.e., routine fluoro, drainage procedures, biopsies, myelograms, etc; h. Perform general diagnostic radiographic works and processing of digital images in conjunction with Radiology information System/Picture Archive Communication System (RIS/PACS); i. Provide for the care and safety of patient/youth undergoing X-Ray procedures; j. Proper labeling of digital images before they are electronically viewed by the Radiologist; k. Perform statewide standard radiology protocols and documentation; l. Review digital X-Ray images on Fuji Computer Radiography System for proper positioning and image clarity; m. Respond to emergency room and bedside radiographic examination; n. Ensure supplies are adequate to perform all radiographic exposures and procedures; o. Comply with radiation protection in accordance with safety standards; p. Coordinate maintenance of the X-Ray machines to keep them in safe operating conditions; when applicable; q. Perform radiographic examination that require with and without contrast media in the radiology room as well as in the procedure room as applicable; r. Maintain radiology records within the RIS/PACS in accordance with policy and in a timely manner; and s. Perform other duties as assigned; t. Maintain professional working relationship between patient/youth and Healthcare Services Staff; u. Comply with and practice universal safety precautions; and v. Practice As Low As Reasonable Achievable (ALARA) radiation exposure when performing radiology protocols.
Requirements
- Must have 1-full year of experience as a licensed Radiologic Technologist
Responsibilities
- Develop and process X-Ray exposures
- Comply with all exam protocols as established by the Diagnostic Imaging department
- Consult with Radiologist or ordering medical provider when necessary for purposes of clarification
- Provide emergency medical support to medical providers in the event of allergic reaction to injected radiological contrast or any other medical emergency
- Utilize proper identification marker prior to procedure
- Utilize proper technique for exam ordered
- Perform and assist medical provider with special procedures; i.e., routine fluoro, drainage procedures, biopsies, myelograms, etc
- Perform general diagnostic radiographic works and processing of digital images in conjunction with Radiology information System/Picture Archive Communication System (RIS/PACS)
- Provide for the care and safety of patient/youth undergoing X-Ray procedures
- Proper labeling of digital images before they are electronically viewed by the Radiologist
- Perform statewide standard radiology protocols and documentation
- Review digital X-Ray images on Fuji Computer Radiography System for proper positioning and image clarity
- Respond to emergency room and bedside radiographic examination
- Ensure supplies are adequate to perform all radiographic exposures and procedures
- Comply with radiation protection in accordance with safety standards
- Coordinate maintenance of the X-Ray machines to keep them in safe operating conditions; when applicable
- Perform radiographic examination that require with and without contrast media in the radiology room as well as in the procedure room as applicable
- Maintain radiology records within the RIS/PACS in accordance with policy and in a timely manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain professional working relationship between patient/youth and Healthcare Services Staff
- Comply with and practice universal safety precautions
- Practice As Low As Reasonable Achievable (ALARA) radiation exposure when performing radiology protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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