Radiology Technician

NEEDED: Radiology Technician

LOCATION: Berlin, NH 03750

SCHEDULE: 8 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall be fully ARRT licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic
• Technologist.
• Should be licensed by the state of New Hampshire.
• 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.
• Must possess and submit evidentiary documentation of graduation from an accredited school of radiology technology.
• The current radiological equipment provided at the institution is a GE Sedecal X Plus (LP) Plus machine.
• Knowledge of GE Sedecal X Plus (LP) Plus equipment is preferred but not required.

JOB DUTIES:

• 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 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 folders 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