NEEDED: RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

LOCATION: 351 Elliott Street, Honolulu, HI 96819

SCHEDULE / HOURS: 40 Hours per week, Monday – Friday, between 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Excluding Federal holidays.

EQUIPMENT: Current radiological equipment provided at the institution is a General Electric Company (GE) both fixed and mobile X-Ray systems. Knowledge of GE equipment is preferred but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall be credentialed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Should be licensed by the state of Hawaii.
• Technician will be expected to perform phlebotomy duties as well.
• Although no licensure for phlebotomy is required by the State of Hawaii, the technician will provide verification of phlebotomy training or demonstrate such qualifications.
• Must have at least three or more years of experience.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association.

DUTIES (Not limited to):

• Shall be capable of performing any and all radiology and phlebotomy procedures needed without any technical support.
• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff
• 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
• Possess knowledge of basic emergency situations that may occur during special radiographic
• 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
• Act as liaison between radiologist and medical
• Receive training and orientation and comply with correctional techniques as they pertain to medical
• Develop a working knowledge of the local medical
• Wear outer protective clothing and obey Center for Disease Control universal precautions
• at all times.
• Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiology Technician training.
• Computerization and printing of daily log
• Computerization and printing of exam requisitions
• Printing of all folder 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
• Transport all x-rays from radiologist after interpretation
• Assisting the staff with maintenance of equipment and supplies, and notifying staff when
• supplies are needed
• Conducting quality assurance tests and daily maintenance on x-ray equipment as needed
• Assisting with FDA inspections and preparation for TJC and program review as needed
• Assuring that all x-ray requests are completed properly
• Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis
• Independently perform venipuncture for certain radiologic procedures when warranted
• Perform quality assurance on a scheduled basis, maintaining proper infection control procedures, and ensuring infectious waste is disposed of

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, 11 Paid Federal holidays, Accrued Vacation, Accrued Sick Leave, 401K opportunity, and Healthcare Benefits contributions.