Part-time X-Ray Technician at FCI Englewood

Global Health Care Group is looking for a Radiologic Technologist to provide services for the inmates incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Englewood, in Littleton, Colorado.
Available Positions: Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray Technician).
Work to be performed at:
FCI ENGLEWOOD
9595 WEST QUINCY AVENUE
LITTLETON, CO 80123
Services will be performed in the Radiology Room located within the Health Services Department of the FCI.
Facility Information:The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Englewood in Littleton, Colorado, is a low security facility housing male offenders. The institution also has an administrative detention center and an adjacent satellite prison camp for minimum security male offenders.FCI Englewood is located 15 miles southwest of Denver, off U.S. Highway 285 and South Kipling Street.
Work Schedule: The X-Ray Technician will work one (1) day a week, 6 hours a day, for 1 year, excluding holidays and weekends.
Description of Services (includes but it is not limited to):

• The technician shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.
• The current radiological equipment provided at the FCI is a digital machine. Knowledge of digital equipment is required.
• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at the FCI.
• 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, 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 the radiologist and medical staff
• Receive training and orientation and comply with correctional techniques as they pertain to medical services.
• Develop a working knowledge of FCI medical protocols.
• Wear outer protective clothing and obey CDC universal precautions at all times.
• Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiological Technician.
• Completing of all x-ray studies ordered by the medical staff and processing radiologic requests in the medical record program;
• Preparing x-rays for transmission to the radiologist for 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; and Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:
License: Must possess a certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
The Facility also requires a Colorado State license in addition to the ARRP certification.
Certification: Must also be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Education: Must have graduated from an accredited Radiologic Technology school or program and be a high school graduate.