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Radiologic Technologist – FCI-Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL

Fidelity Partners

Tallahassee, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Analysis Skills, CPR Certification, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Electronic Medical Records, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, FCC (Federal Communications Commission), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Federal Government, Healthcare, Medical Protocols, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Printing, Quality Assurance, Radiography, Radiology, Record Keeping, Staff Training, Technical Support, Testing, The Joint Commission (TJC)
LOCATION
Tallahassee, FL
POSTED
19 days ago
About the job Radiologic Technologist – FCI-Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL Radiologic Technologist – FCI-Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL Work Location Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institute-Tallahassee 501 Capital Circle NE Tallahassee, FL 32301 Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.Type of Employment: Part-Time, 20 hours per month, not to exceed 250 hours per year.Period of Performance: Five years from the date of Award.Total Compensation: $36.97 per hour. Working Hours The Radiologic Technologist will normally work Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, except on Federal holidays. Radiology Technologists will not work more than 20 hours a week. Summary of Duties The Radiologic Technologist shall provide the following Radiology Technician services, including but not limited to the items listed below. Therefore, the Radiologic Technologist shall be capable of performing all required radiology procedures without technical support. The radiological equipment at the Federal Correctional Institute-Tallahassee (FCI-Tallahassee) is digital, whereas at the Federal Detention Center-Tallahassee (FDC-Tallahassee) it is analog. Qualifications Must be licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists.Must have an unrestricted state license to practice in the state of Florida as a Radiological Technologist.Be a graduate from an accredited school or program for a Radiological Technologist.Be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).A minimum of two (2) years of Radiological Technologist experience.Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).Knowledge of digital equipment is required. **Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application. Attire Radiologic Technologists are expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the BPA employee will be performing. The contractor is prohibited from wearing khaki or green, as these are the colors worn by adults in custody. Duties and Responsibilities Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at the FCI/FDC Tallahassee.Independently perform all radiographic procedures, i.e., chest, bone, skull, spine, andportable X-rays, etc.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.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.Notify the radiologist or referring Physician of any preliminary abnormalities seen while the 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 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 FCI/FDC Tallahassee medical protocols.Wear outer protective clothing and always obey CDC universal precautions.Function in other duties commensurate with a Radiological Technician. Other duties as assigned. Computerization and printing of the 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 digital X-rays to transmit to the contracted radiologist for interpretation.Transport of X-rays to the radiologist for interpretation.Transport all x-rays from the radiologist after interpretation.Assisting staff with equipment and supply maintenance, 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 the computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis.Assuring that all x-ray equipment is operational and aprons are checked for leaks and breaks according to policy. Maintain log.Receive badges exposure reports. Give the report to the Clinical Director or designee for review and signature. Ensure that high exposures are documented.Prepare forms for badge orders quarterly. Maintain log. Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the AIC population. Transmit, retrieve X-ray images and report electronically, and scan reports into the Adults in Custody (AICs) Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR). Receive training to retrieve radiographic consultants from BEMR and schedule them to perform all radiographic procedures. Work with an AIC population from a variety of cultural, racial, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.Evaluate radiographic equipment for calibrations and repairs. Possess knowledge of basic emergencies 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 the Radiologist or referring Physician of any preliminary abnormalities seen while the 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 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 Yazoo City's medical protocols. Wear outer protective clothing and always obey CDC universal precautions. Function in other duties commensurate with a Radiological Technician. Other duties as assigned. Additional Description Request Computerization and printing of the daily log.Computerization and printing of exam requisitions.Printing of all folders and exam labels.Completing all X-ray studies ordered by the medical staff.Preparing x-rays for shipment to the radiologist for interpretation; send digital x-ray to DianaAssociates to Med Wed for the radiologist to interpret. Transport of X-rays to the radiologist for interpretation.Transport all x-rays from the 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 appropriately completed.Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis.Assuring that all X-rays are operational and aprons are checked for leaks and breaks according to policy. Maintain log.Receive badges exposure reports. Give to the Clinical Director or designee for review and signature. Ensure that high exposures are documented.Prepare forms for badge orders quarterly. Maintain log. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Competitive Compensation package Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options. Outstanding career growth potential. ABOUT US: Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005 or Join our Team Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).

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