NEEDED: Radiology Technician

LOCATION: 1000 University Drive SW, Waseca, MN 56093

PRN SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, normally won’t exceed sixteen (16) hours per month, estimated 192 hours per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall be fully licensed/certified to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Must have at least one or more years of experience.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Failure to submit evidentiary documentation of certifications, licenses, qualifications, may result in elimination from consideration.

JOB DUTIES: The X-Ray Technician is responsible for the provision of, but not limited to the following:

• The services to be provided are professional in nature and will be commensurate with Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) standards of care.
• The methods utilized will meet medical practices established in the local community.
• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for adults in custody population at the institution with minimal technical assistance.
• Transmit, retrieve X-ray images and reports electronically, and scan reports into Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
• Receive training to retrieve radiographic consults from BEMR and schedule them to perform all radiographic procedures.
• Work with adults in custody population from a variety of cultural, racial, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• Shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.
• 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 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.
• Will be responsible for receiving patients and explaining procedures to alleviate undue anxiety, submitting reports and evaluations as requested.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate and healthcare benefits contributions.