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FULL-TIME, 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday
Radiology Technician is needed
at Mount Olive Correctional Complex in Mount Olive, WV!
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Wexford Health Sources, one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services.
At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.
We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Annual review with performance increase
- Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement saving plans
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Healthcare and dependent care spending account
POSITION SUMMARY
A Radiology Technician registered in the state of assignment with experience in correctional or institutional health care and/or one year experience as radiographer. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiological Technology, and hold current registration by the American Registry of Radiology Technicians, and be licensed with the State DNS. The Radiology Technician will perform technical work in conducting and processing radiographics ordered by the physicians with the capabilities of the correctional institution.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform routine and non-involved radiographic examinations.
- Develop and update department policies and procedures.
- Coordinate all schedules with other activities to promote efficient service.
- Check and maintain equipment in a clean, proper and safe working order.
- Report any malfunctions, taking appropriate safety steps (schedule outside maintenance services if requested).
- Participate in periodic in-service education programs and outside education opportunities, including keeping State DNS license current and on file in the Health Care Unit.
- Participate in committees when requested.
- Maintain a proper dress code and comply with administrative rules.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Ensure proper positioning of patient, adjusting the radiographic equipment for prescribed film appearance; select and adjust immobilization devices and other accessories; select proper size film and place proper film identification markers on the film; take the required number of views for each specific examination; use collimation devices properly to expose only the necessary parts to be examined to reduce radiation exposure and minimize film fog.
- Maintain a working knowledge of radiation and electrical hazards to prevent exposure of patient and staff; use lead shields when appropriate; use calipers and determine proper x-ray voltage, adjust the controls on the control panel to the proper settings (post a techniques chart in the control room, and use as a guideline).
- Prepare x-ray development solutions from chemicals in accordance with prescribed standards.
- Perform darkroom maintenance, which consists of cleaning, film handling and processing areas, noting equipment not functioning properly and reporting needed repairs.
- Maintain an adequate supply of chemicals and film at all times within their dated limitations. Keep film bin locked when not in use to prevent inadvertent exposure of film to light.
- Properly identify each film with the patient’s name, using the film identification flasher and card.
- Maintain an accurate file of all patients and examinations performed, listing in a daily log.
- Maintain files and identification flash cards to be used in retrieval of old films when a patient is returned to the Health Care Unit.
- Prepare film for review by Staff Physician. Arrange transportation of films for reading by a radiologist, and channel incoming diagnostic reports to the proper files.
- Administer contrast materials to patient when required.
- Assist Medical Director and Staff Physicians in performing duties as required.
- Complete required reports, requisition of supplies, and replacement parts in a timely manner.
The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Standard clinical x-ray setting within correctional facility.
TRAVEL: Minimal travel required.
LICENSING: Registered as a Radiological Technician within the state
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience as an x-ray technician
EOE/M/F/D/V