Radiologic Technician

AvaMed, Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Radiologic Technician for a full-time assignment at a correctional facility in Represa, CA. The role involves standard radiography duties, patient safety, and collaboration with radiologists. Orientation of 1–2 weeks is included, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm.

Compensation is $49 per hour, with the facility accepting full-time or part-time providers. This position requires adherence to all radiation safety and imaging protocols, plus strong patient care

Qualifications

• Develop and process X-Ray exposures.
• Comply with exam protocols established by Imaging department.
• Provide care and safety for patients undergoing X-Ray procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and process X-Ray exposures.
• Consult with Radiologist or ordering provider when needed for clarification.
• Provide emergency medical support during radiology procedures.
• Use proper identification markers before procedures.
• Ensure proper technique for ordered exams.
• Assist with procedures such as fluoro, biopsies, and myelograms.
• Process and review images in RIS/PACS.
• Maintain radiology records and ensure ALARA radiation safety.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Radiography

Patient care

Tools

RIS/PACS

Fuji CR System

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are inURGENTneed of a Radiologic Technician to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Represa, CA. (Facility will accept a full-time or part-time provider)

Position Details

• 40 Hours per week
• Location: Represa, CA
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
• (Orientation 1-2 weeks)
• Rate: $49/hr Travel Rate

Job Description

• a. Develop and process X-Ray exposures;
• b. Comply with all exam protocols as established by the Diagnostic Imaging department;
• c. Consult with Radiologist or ordering medical provider when necessary for purposes of clarification;
• d. Provide emergency medical support to medical providers in the event of allergic reaction to injected radiological contrast or any other medical emergency;
• e. Utilize proper identification marker prior to procedure;
• f. Utilize proper technique for exam ordered;
• g. Perform and assist medical provider with special procedures; i.e., routine fluoro, drainage procedures, biopsies, myelograms, etc;
• h. Perform general diagnostic radiographic works and processing of digital images in conjunction with Radiology information System/Picture Archive Communication System (RIS/PACS);
• i. Provide for the care and safety of patient/youth undergoing X-Ray procedures;
• j. Proper labeling of digital images before they are electronically viewed by the Radiologist;
• k. Perform statewide standard radiology protocols and documentation;
• I. Review digital X-Ray images on Fuji Computer Radiography System for proper positioning and image clarity;
• m. Respond to emergency room and bedside radiographic examination;
• n. Ensure supplies are adequate to perform all radiographic exposures and procedures;
• o. Comply with radiation protection in accordance with safety standards;
• p. Coordinate maintenance of the X-Ray machines to keep them in safe operating conditions; when applicable;
• q. Perform radiographic examination that require with and without contrast media in the radiology room as well as in the procedure room as applicable;
• r. Maintain radiology records within the RIS/PACS in accordance with the policy and in a timely manner; and
• s. Perform other duties as assigned;
• t. Maintain professional working relationship between patient/youth and Healthcare Services Staff;
• u. Comply with and practice universal safety precautions; and
• v. Practice As Low As Reasonable Achievable (ALARA) radiation exposure when performing radiology protocols.