Radiologic Technician

Radiologic Technician

AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in urgent need of a Radiologic Technician to take on a full-time assignment at the correctional facility located in Represa, CA. (Facility will accept a full-time or part-time provider) Position details: 40 hours per week Location: Represa, CA Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm (Orientation 1-2 weeks) Rate: $49/hr travel rate Must have California Radiologic Technologist License.

Job description:

Under the direction of the institution's CEO/CME or designee, the temporary/relief radiologic technologists duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements:

a. Develop and process X-ray exposures;

b. Comply with all exam protocols as established by the diagnostic imaging department;

c. Consult with radiologist or ordering medical provider when necessary for purposes of clarification;

d. Provide emergency medical support to medical providers in the event of allergic reaction to injected radiological contrast or any other medical emergency;

e. Utilize proper identification marker prior to procedure; f. Utilize proper technique for exam ordered;

g. Perform and assist medical provider with special procedures; i.e., routine fluoro, drainage procedures, biopsies, myelograms, etc;

h. Perform general diagnostic radiographic works and processing of digital images in conjunction with radiology information system/picture archive communication system (RIS/PACS);

i. Provide for the care and safety of patient/youth undergoing X-ray procedures;

j. Proper labeling of digital images before they are electronically viewed by the radiologist;

k. Perform statewide standard radiology protocols and documentation;

l. Review digital X-ray images on Fuji Computer Radiography System for proper positioning and image clarity;

m. Respond to emergency room and bedside radiographic examination;

n. Ensure supplies are adequate to perform all radiographic exposures and procedures;

o. Comply with radiation protection in accordance with safety standards;

p. Coordinate maintenance of the X-ray machines to keep them in safe operating conditions; when applicable;

q. Perform radiographic examination that require with and without contrast media in the radiology room as well as in the procedure room as applicable;

r. Maintain radiology records within the RIS/PACS in accordance with the policy and in a timely manner; and

s. Perform other duties as assigned;

t. Maintain professional working relationship between patient/youth and healthcare services staff;

u. Comply with and practice universal safety precautions; and

v. Practice as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) radiation exposure when performing radiology protocols.

If you are interested, please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.