Radiological Technician FCC Hazelton
Work Location
Bureau of Prisons
Federal Correctional Complex-Hazelton
Secure Female Facility
640 Sky View Drive
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
- Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquires, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
- Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
- Estimate Pay: $35.44/hour.
- Paid Time Off per Year: 80-hours per year, accruing from day of Hire.
- Sick Leave per Year: 56-hours per year, accruing from day of Hire.
- Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays.
Working Hours
The Radiological Technician work schedule is Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays with working hours between 0600 and 1800, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, with working hours do not exceed 40 hours per week. Overtime is not authorized.
Summary of Duties
The Radiological Technician ill provide Services for the prison population at the Federal Correctional Complex-Hazelton, Secure Female Facility. Services include providing routine radiologic studies on the inmate population as ordered by appropriate clinicians.
Qualifications
- Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE).
- Certification: Must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). Further, the individual must possess proof of their current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Preferred qualifications and experience include:
- Experience in providing healthcare in a correctional setting
- Advanced ARRT certification
- Additional professional education and certifications
Attire
The contract employee is expected to wear professional clothing that is appropriate to the correctional environment while on duty; business attire or scrub-type uniforms are approved. No articles of clothing worn by the contract employee will be of a khaki tan, khaki green, tan, dark green, gray, orange, or camouflage color or pattern. Footwear will be closed-toe, flat-bottom, and completely cover the feet; fluid resistance and non-slip soles are preferred. Protective vests will be supplied by the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performing routine radiologic studies on the inmate population as ordered by appropriate clinicians.
- Correctly positioning patients for radiographs and determining the level of radiation intensity to minimize radiation exposure.
- Using standard radiographic equipment, including but not limited to systems produced by GE Medical Systems and Kodak.
- Accomplishing all procedures within standard infection control protocols.
- Assisting in patient dismissal from the clinic upon completion of treatment as well as ensuring follow up care instructions are understood.
- Maintaining radiographic equipment through normal procedures including cleaning and sterilizing as well as minor troubleshooting or repairs. Any defective equipment should be properly reported for corrective action to be taken.
- Properly storing and maintaining adequate levels of supplies in assigned rooms. If, at any time, the incumbent notices any supplies running low in the supply room, he/she immediately notifies the person responsible so that supplies can be reordered.
- Ensuring instruments and unapproved items are not left in the clinic during non-patient care hours and that proper storage and security procedures are adhered to, as instructed.
- Properly processing and documenting radiologic results into the patient electronic medical record as well as assisting in audits and reviews of records.
- Maintaining physical copies of radiologic results as needed and following proper filing and storage guidelines.
- Performing and maintaining all necessary procedures and documentation of the quality assurance program as described in the guidelines for penal institutions issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Serving as a technical consultant to clinicians and providing any necessary training to the mid-level practitioners and other clinical staff in the taking of x-rays.
- Completing a wide array of clerical and support duties including utilization of institutional-specific computer programs such as SENTRY.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive Compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
- Outstanding career growth potential.
ABOUT US:
Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or or call us at (210) 822-4005 or apply at https://www.careers-page.com/fidelity-partners-medical-staffing-llc#openings
Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).
