Radiology Technologist

Radiology Technologist

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $35 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Los Fresnos, TX

Amergis is searching for a qualified Radiology Technologist for an ICE detention center. The Rad Tech supports the delivery of medical care services for detainees held in the custody of ICE at a detention facility via performing conventional radiology imaging of patients, who may include adult men and women and children. Most conventional imaging will involve chest radiography to screen for tuberculosis; however, conventional imaging of any body part that can be performed with the facility imaging equipment will be done as needed.

Shifts: This position requires availability to work: day, evening and night shifts; availability during weekends and holidays may also be required.

Required education and experience:

Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Graduate from a certificate or associate degree Radiologic Technologist program accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

One-year experience as a certified (license if required) Radiologic Technologist.

Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

Required licensure and certification:

Current National Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART).

State licensure if required by the state in which the duty station is located.

Must have and maintain one of the following certifications: Basic Life Support for health care providers through the American Heart Association, CPR for the professional rescuer through the American Red Cross or the American Safety and Health Institute.

In addition to Amergis' standard benefits package, we are offering the following:

2 weeks paid vacation

Up to 56 hours of paid sick leave

11 paid federal holidays (regardless of working on the holiday)

An additional $5.42/hour up to 40 hours per week

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs