NEEDED: Radiology Technologist

LOCATION: 1507 East Whatley Road, Oakdale, Louisiana 71463

SCHEDULE: 30 hours per week, between 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall be fully licensed per state requirements to legally perform radiological procedures in the state of Louisiana and be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified in accordance with the American Heart Association.
• All licenses and certifications shall be current.
• Must have successfully completed a radiology program and possess and certificate/degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years actual work experience providing Radiologic Technologist services in a clinical setting.
• Failure to submit evidentiary documentation of certifications, licenses, qualifications, education and experience may result in elimination from consideration
• The candidate selected to perform these services must be able to pass a drug screening, law enforcement agency background check, and credit check.

DUTIES: The Radiologic Technologist shall be responsible for, but not limited to, providing these services:

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at FCC Oakdale
• 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 the Clinical Director to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are completed
• Act as a 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 FCC Oakdale’s medical procedures
• Wear outer protective clothing and obey Center for Disease Control (CDC) universal precautions at all times.
• Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiologic Technologist
• 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
• Provision (delivery) of x-rays to radiologist for interpretation
• Receipt (pick-up) 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 AAAHC 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 vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid Federal Holidays, 401K opportunity, and Healthcare benefits contribution.