Radiologic Technician

Overview

Established in 1994, Nite Lines 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 lifepes best work.

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Nite Lines USA, Inc is currently looking to fill a Radiology Technologist position in Bennettsville, South Carolina.

Location:

Health Services Department at the Federal Correctional Institution Bennettsville located in Bennettsville, South Carolina.

$35.50 per hour.

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (Executive Order 13706): Effective after one year of service, 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.
• Paid Holidays: Minimum of eleven (11) paid holidays per calendar year at six (6) hours pay each holiday:
  New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

• Normally work, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), normally between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, with a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch period, (if applicable).

• ARRT:
  Shall acquire and maintain registration status in compliance with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR certification.

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at the institutions.
• Transmit, retrieve x-ray images and report 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. Knowledge of digital equipment is preferred but not required.
• 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 a 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 FCI Bennettsville medical protocols.
• Wear outer protective clothing and obey Center for Disease Control universal precautions at all times.
• Function in other duties commensurate of a radiological technician.

• Computerization and printing of daily log.
• Computerization and printing of exam requisitions.
• Printing of all folder and exam labels.
• Completing of 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.
• Entering in BEMR and MEDWEB scheduling, entering status of the x-ray process, and closing out request.
• 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 AAAHC and program review as needed.
• Assure that all x-ray requests are completed properly.
• Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis.