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Form of workNEEDED:Radiology Technologist
LOCATION: 1507 East Whatley Road, Oakdale, Louisiana 71463
SCHEDULE: 30 hours per week, between 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
QUALIFICATIONS:
DUTIES: The Radiologic Technologist shall be responsible for, but not limited to, providing these services:
BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid Federal Holidays, 401K opportunity, and Healthcare benefits contribution.
LOCATION: 1507 East Whatley Road, Oakdale, Louisiana 71463
SCHEDULE: 30 hours per week, between 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Shall be fully licensed per state requirements to legally perform radiological procedures in the state of Louisiana and be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified in accordance with the American Heart Association.
- All licenses and certifications shall be current.
- Must have successfully completed a radiology program and possess and certificate/degree from an accredited college or university.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years actual work experience providing Radiologic Technologist services in a clinical setting.
- Failure to submit evidentiary documentation of certifications, licenses, qualifications, education and experience may result in elimination from consideration
- The candidate selected to perform these services must be able to pass a drug screening, law enforcement agency background check, and credit check.
DUTIES: The Radiologic Technologist shall be responsible for, but not limited to, providing these services:
- Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at FCC Oakdale
- 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
- Work with the Clinical Director to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are completed
- Act as a 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 FCC Oakdale's medical procedures
- Wear outer protective clothing and obey Center for Disease Control (CDC) universal precautions at all times.
- Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiologic Technologist
- 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
- Provision (delivery) of x-rays to radiologist for interpretation
- Receipt (pick-up) 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 AAAHC 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, 11 paid Federal Holidays, 401K opportunity, and Healthcare benefits contribution.
