Radiology Technician – FCC-Pollock

Fidelity Partners•Pollock, LA

18h•$34 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technician will provide professional ultrasound services, including diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasonic procedures, to Adults in Custody (AIC) referred to by the Health Services Department at Federal Correctional Complex-Pollock. Services rendered should be professional in nature and consistent with community standards of care.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
National Background Check with Inquiries, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
Associate Degree in Radiology Technology from a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) program.
Registered Radiology Technologist (RRT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Radiology Technologist License from the State of Louisiana.
A minimum of one (2) year of experience.
Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the AIC population at the institution.
Transmit, retrieve X-ray images and reports electronically, and scan reports into AICs' Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
Receive training to retrieve radiographic consults from BEMR and schedule them to perform all radiographic procedures.
Work with an AIC population from a variety of cultural, racial, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.
Evaluate radiographic equipment for calibrations and repairs.
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 the radiologist or referring Physician of any preliminary abnormalities seen while the 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 the Clinical Director to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are completed.
Act as 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 the local medical protocols.
Wear outer protective clothing and obey the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's universal precautions at all times.
Function in other duties commensurate with a Radiology Technologist.
Computerization and printing of the daily log.
Computerization and printing of exam requisitions
Printing of all folders and exam labels
Completing all X-ray studies ordered by the medical staff
Preparing X-rays for shipment to the radiologist for interpretation
Transport of X-rays to the radiologist for interpretation
Transport all x-rays from the radiologist after interpretation
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 TJC and program review as needed
Assuring that all X-ray requests are completed properly
Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis