ACADEMIC:
All applicants shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
Must be licensed by the state of Arizona.
Must have at least three or more years of experience
Must be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
SCHEDULE:
Monday through Friday; normally provide 1 (6) hour sessions once per week. (a session is defined as one hour)
excluding Federal Holidays.
Work hours will normally be between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the field of Dental
Assistant Services, and compliance with all Federal and State policy and regulations.
Radiology Technician services which include, but are not limited to, the items listed below:
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 inmates' 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.
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 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