Job Description

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing health care organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

We are currently seeking Radiologic Technologist Atlanta, GA. The prospective employee will provide Radiologic Technician duties needed for the inmate population in Atlanta, GA.

This position is located within a Federal Correctional Institution.

Pay rate: $42.03

Benefits:

• Health Insurance Benefit
• Paid Time Off - One (1) hour accrual per every 30 hours work up to 56 hours per year.
• Vacation - effective after one year of service with Nitelines USA, Inc Two (2) weeks paid vacation after one (1) year of service with a contractor or successor, three (3) weeks after five (5) years, and four (4) weeks after 15 years.

Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Qualifications:

• Shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must possess and submit with their quotation, evidentiary documentation of their graduation from an accredited school of radiology technology.

Duties:

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the AIC population at the institution.
• Transmit, retrieve X-ray images and reports electronically, and scan reports into AICs’ Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
• Receive training to retrieve radiographic consults 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 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 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 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

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