NEEDED: RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

LOCATION: 330 Federal Way, Pine Knot, KY 42635

SCHEDULE / HOURS: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizen
• Shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Red Cross of American Heart Association.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and law enforcement agency background check.

EQUIPMENT: The current radiological equipment provided at the USP is analog/digital machine. Knowledge of digital equipment is preferred but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Radiology Technician shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at the USP McCreary.
• 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 as required by Health Services policy and procedure.
• 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, spines, 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 USP McCreary medical protocols.
• Wear outer protective clothing and comply with CDC universal precautions at all times.
• Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiological Technician.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Computerization and printing of daily log.
• Computerization and printing of exam requisitions.
• Printing of all folder and exam labels.
• Completing of 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 JCAHO and program review as needed.
• Assuring that all x-ray requests are completed properly.
• Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis.

BENEFITS: Competitive Hourly Pay Rate, Accrued Vacation, Accrued Sick Leave, 10 Paid Federal Holidays, and Health Benefits Contribution.