Radiology Technician (CRT)

AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Radiology Technician to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Chowchilla, CA.

Part Time (Possibility of Full Time)

Position Details:
18 Hours per week
Location: Chowchilla, CA
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; 8:00am-2:30pm
(1 week of orientation required, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm)
Rate: $33/hr for Local Radiology Technician, ($594/week)
Rate: $40/hr for Traveling Radiology Technician, ($720/week)

Requirements:

• Must have one year of experience.
• Must posses and maintain while providing services to the CDCR current certification in good standing from the State of California, Department of Health Services for Radiological Technology as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).

Job description:
Under the direction of the Institution's CEO/CME or designee, the 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 CDCR 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;
Job Description Radiologic Technologist - MRN
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 CDCR 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.