Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic Technologist

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 (RADT) to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Stockton, CA. Position Details: 40 Hours per week Location: Stockton, CA Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm OR Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Rate: $55/hr as a Traveler 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 Technologists 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; f. 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; and
• 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.