Radiologic Technologist - Dependable Staffing Agency CA

The Dependable Staffing Agency is looking to hire a compassionate, competent, and dedicated Radiologic Technologist (X-ray and Mammography) to fill the needs of our California community. We focus on providing fully trained and qualified health professionals to meet high-quality staffing needs at hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, adult family homes, adult day care centers, and state corrections facilities. These are immediate openings with both full-time and part-time shifts available. If you have a desire to make a difference in your field with your knowledge, skills, and service, you are in the right place

Current Opening: Contract
Location: Ione, CA (Other Locations Available) 
Division: Corrections

Qualification Requirements:

1. Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. An internship does not count towards the required experience.
2. Possess and maintain while providing services to the Corrections Department, current certification in good standing from the State of California, Department of Health Services for Radiological Technology as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT), venipuncture certificate and possess a Fluoroscopy permit (where Fluoroscopy is applicable).
3. Ensure that each CRT possesses and maintains while providing services to the Corrections facility a current and valid license and possesses other modality coverage licenses, i.e., mammogram, CT/MRI, etc., as applicable to do business in the State of California. Ultrasound Technicians are not required to be CRT but must be an American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (ARDMS).
4. Each Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologist shall be in compliance with 8 CCR 5199 standards for both current N95 and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) medical clearance and annual general respiratory protection training, which is to include a request to repeat PLHCP clearance if they develop 1) marked immuno-compromised or pregnancy which might require great respiratory protection than N95s provide or 2) a health condition which might limit N95 or PAPR use and completion of the annual 8 CCR 5199 Appendix G questionnaire.
5. Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologists providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the Department of Corrections. All Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologists must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication, and write effectively in the English language. Any Temporary/Relief Radiologic Technologist who fails to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform services.

Delivery Requirements:

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

1. Develop and process X-ray exposures.
2. Comply with all exam protocols as established by the Department of Correction's Diagnostic Imaging department.
3. Consult with a Radiologist or the ordering medical provider when necessary for purposes of clarification.
4. Provide emergency medical support to medical providers in the event of an allergic reaction to injected radiological contrast or any other medical emergency.
5. Utilize proper identification markers prior to the procedure.
6. Utilize proper technique for exam order.
7. Perform and assist medical providers with special procedures, i.e., routine fluoro, drainage procedures, biopsies, myelograms, etc.
8. Perform general diagnostic radiographic works and processing of digital images in conjunction with Radiology Information System/Picture Archive Communication System (RIS/PACS);
9. Provide for the care and safety of patients/youth undergoing X-ray procedures.
10. Proper labeling of digital images before they are electronically viewed by the Radiologist.
11. Perform statewide standard radiology protocols and documentation.
12. Review digital X-ray images on Fuji Computer Radiography System for proper positioning and image clarity.
13. Respond to the emergency room and bedside radiographic examination.
14. Ensure supplies are adequate to perform all radiographic exposures and procedures.
15. Comply with radiation protection in accordance with safety standards.
16. Coordinate maintenance of the X-ray machines to keep them in safe operating conditions when applicable.
17. Perform radiographic examinations that require with and without contrast media in the radiology room as well as in the procedure room as applicable.
18. Maintain radiology records within the RIS/PACS in accordance with departments policy and in a timely manner; and
19. Perform other duties as assigned.
20. Maintain professional working relationships between patients/youth and Healthcare Services Staff.
21. Comply with and practice universal safety precautions.
22. Practice As Low As Reasonable Achievable (ALARA) radiation exposure when performing radiology protocols.

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