AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Radiologic Technologist  to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Represa, CA

Position Details:
40 hours per week
Location: Represa, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
(1 week of orientation)
Rate: $50/hr ($2,000/week)
Status: Traveler
 

• Must have a license from the California Department of Public Health-Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB)
• Must have 1 full-year of experience as a licensed Radiologic Technologist 

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Institution's CEO/CME or designee, the Temporary/Relief Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologists duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements:

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 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.

If you are interested please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.