RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Beaver, WV

NEEDED: Radiology Technician

LOCATION: 1600 Industrial Park Road, Beaver, WV, 25813

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day, between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, not to exceed 40 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
  • Should also be licensed by the state of West Virginia.
  • 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.
  • Shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.
  • The current radiological equipment provided at the institution is a GE Digital X-ray machine. Knowledge of this equipment is preferred but not required.

DUTIES: Duties include by not limited to:

  • Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff
  • Transmit, retrieve X-ray images and reports electronically, and scan reports into inmates’ Bureau Electronic Medical Record (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 vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and Healthcare Benefits contribution.