Location
Beaver, WV | United States
Job description
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.
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