NEEDED: RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

LOCATION: Health Services Units, 1640 Skyview Drive, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525

STATUS: Part-Time / PRN

HOURS: 40 Hours per week

SCHEDULE: Between 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday - Friday, excluding federal holidays

EQUIPMENT: Must be able to utilize the x-ray equipment which includes the GE Medical Systems, Model Number ALO1C, GE Centricity CR SP1001, And Kodak Dryview 8100 Laser imager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Shall be capable of performing all radiology procedures needed without any technical support. 
2. Shall have current certification in their chosen field of expertise that permits them to practice and to perform Radiological Technician services in the state of WV.
3. Must have at least one (1) year experience as a radiological technician in a clinical setting.
4. Shall provide supporting documentation or certification (copy of all diplomas and/or certificates) as evidence that permits you to perform Radiology Technician services (State License / ARRT)
5. Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified in accordance with the American Heart Association. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at FCI Greenville.
• 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.
• Independently perform all radiographic procedures, i.e., chest, bone, skull, spines, and portable x-rays, PA and lateral, upper GI procedures, and barium enemas for the inmate population, etc.
• Notify Radiologist or referring Physician of any preliminary abnormalities seen while 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 Clinical Director to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are completed.
• Act as liaison between radiologist and medical staff.
• Develop a working knowledge of FCI Greenville medical protocols.
• Wear outer protective clothing and always follow CDC universal precautions.
• Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiological Technician. 
• Computerization and printing of daily log.
• Computerization and printing of exam requisitions.
• Printing of all folder and exam labels.
• Completing of all x-ray studies ordered by the medical staff.
• Preparing x-rays for shipment to the radiologist for interpretation.
• Transport of x-rays to radiologist for interpretation.
• Transport all x-rays from 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 JCAHO and program review as needed.
• Assuring that all x-ray requests are completed properly
• Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate.