Radiology Technician

Description

HCA Solutions is currently seeking qualified candidates to serve as a Part-time Radiology Technologist, at The Federal Bureau of Prisons located at 446 Greenbag Road, Morgantown, WV 26501!

This position offers one day each week working 5 hours. Your choice of which weekday as long as it is agreed upon by all parties.

Radiology Technician Responsibilities:

• 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 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 always obey Center for Disease Control universal precautions.

• 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.

Requirements

• Must have Current License in the State of WV
• CPR certification
• Able to pass Drug Screen, Criminal/Fingerprinting Background Check
• MUST HAVE a favorable credit report.