Radiology Technician – FCI-Gilmer

Work Location Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Gilmer

Health Services Department

201 FCI Lane

Glenville, West Virginia 26351

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquires, Fingerprints andDrug Screen.

Type of Employment: .

• Estimate Pay: $32.00/hour.
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80-hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56-hours per year, occurring on day one.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays
• Contract Period of Performance: 01 August 2024 – 31 July 2029

Working Hours

The Radiology Technician will normally work from Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Qualifications

• Must be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (X-Ray Technician).
• Must hold a licensed by the state of West Virginia.
• Must have at least one or more years of experience.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).

**Copies of all certification and resume must be forward with your application.

Attire

The Radiology Technician is 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 contract employee will be performing.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Radiology Technician shall provide the following X-Ray Technician services which include, but are not limited to, the items listed below. Therefore, the Radiology Technician shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support. The current radiological equipment provided at the institution is a Del Medical OTC18M-Dual Detector X-ray machine. Knowledge of this equipment is preferred but not required.

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at the institution.
• Transmit, retrieve X-ray images and reports electronically, and scan reports into inmates’ Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR).
• Receive training to retrieve radiographic consults from BEMR and schedule them to perform all radiographic procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 always obey Center for Disease Control universal precautions.
• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $31.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Glenville, WV 26351 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Glenville, WV 26351: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person