Radiology Technologist

Minersville, PA

NEEDED: Radiologic Technologist

LOCATION: Health Services Department, Interstate 81 & 901 W, Minersville, PA 17954.

EQUIPMENT: GE Definium 8000 Machine

SCHEDULE: 16 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 2 days per week, excluding Federal holidaysbetween 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.
  • Knowledge of GE Digital Radiologic Equipment is preferred but not required.
  • Shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
  • Shall be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
  • He/she must have at least three or more years of experience.
  • Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American
  • Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Must provide evidentiary documentation of your graduation from an accredited school of Radiology Technology.

DUTIES:

  • Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at the institution.
  • Transmit, retrieve X-ray images and reports electronically, and scan reports of inmates’ medical evaluations into BEMR.
  • Receive training to retrieve radiographic consults from BEMR and schedule them to perform all radiographic procedures.
  • Work with an inmate 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 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.
  • 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 Center for Disease Control universal precautions at all times.
  • Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiology Technician.
  • Computerization and printing of daily log.
  • Computerization and printing of exam requisitions
  • Printing of all folder 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 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 TJC 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, accrued sick leave, healthcare benefits contribution.