Radiologic Technologist (RADT)

Radiologic Technologist Opportunity

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 Technologist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Represa, CA. Position Details: 40 hours per week Location: Represa, CA Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm (1 week of orientation) Rate: $50/hr ($2,000/week) Status: Traveler

Must have a license from the California Department of Public Health-Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB) Must have 1 full-year of experience as a licensed Radiologic Technologist

Job Description

Under the direction of the Institution's CEO/CME or designee, the Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologist's duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements:

• Develop and process X-Ray exposures
• Comply with all exam protocols as established by the Diagnostic Imaging department
• Consult with Radiologist or ordering medical provider when necessary for purposes of clarification
• Provide emergency medical support to medical providers in the event of allergic reaction to injected radiological contrast or any other medical emergency
• Utilize proper identification marker prior to procedure; Utilize proper technique for exam ordered
• Perform and assist medical provider with special procedures; i.e., routine fluoro, drainage procedures, biopsies, myelograms, etc
• Perform general diagnostic radiographic works and processing of digital images in conjunction with Radiology information System/Picture Archive Communication System (RIS/PACS)
• Provide for the care and safety of patient/youth undergoing X-Ray procedures
• Proper labeling of digital images before they are electronically viewed by the Radiologist
• Perform statewide standard radiology protocols and documentation
• Review digital X-Ray images on Fuji Computer Radiography System for proper positioning and image clarity
• Respond to emergency room and bedside radiographic examination
• Ensure supplies are adequate to perform all radiographic exposures and procedures
• Comply with radiation protection in accordance with safety standards
• Coordinate maintenance of the X-Ray machines to keep them in safe operating conditions; when applicable
• Perform radiographic examination that require with and without contrast media in the radiology room as well as in the procedure room as applicable
• Maintain radiology records within the RIS/PACS in accordance with policy and in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain professional working relationship between patient/youth and Healthcare Services Staff
• Comply with and practice universal safety precautions; and
• Practice As Low As Reasonable 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.