Registered X-Ray Technician

We have a Full time opening for an X-ray Technician, Correctional/Contractual to begin immediately at the following facilities. The starting wage is $38.50/hour. This position is eligible for overtime and holiday pay.

• Alger Correctional Facility
• Marquette Correctional Facility

• Baraga Correctional Facility

The X-ray technician is responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment for assisting radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury

* A pre-employment physical, 2 step TB test, and drug screen are required.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Radiological technology
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of diagnostic radiographic procedures
• Knowledge of basic chemistry, film apparatus and film processing techniques
• Knowledge of how disease and injuries are diagnosed and imaged radiographically
• Knowledge of human anatomy
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to work
• Ability to lift and position patients for the type of X-ray procedure required
• Ability to set up and operate radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
• Ability to clean, maintain and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Ability to notice detail in drawings and differences in shapes and shadings
• Ability to keep and maintain records
• Able to communicate effectively
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.
• Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis
• Adjusts and sets radiographic controls, such as kilovoltage and milliamperage to prescribed specifications for proper timing of exposure, regulates the length and intensity of file exposure
• Positions and restrain patients and takes X-rays of patients’ chest, limbs or other parts of the by as requested by physicians
• Implements infection control procedures for the work area
• Checks x-rays for clarity of image, retaking when necessary
• Develops, fixes, washes and dries exposed films using file processing and drying equipment
• Maintains required patient records
• Distributes files to appropriate medical staff
• Maintains quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by law, rules and departmental policies
• Performs radiographic procedures for patients in surgery
• Cleans maintains and make minor adjustments to radiographic equipment
• Protects patients and other personnel from radiation hazards
• Maintains radiographic supplies, film, and equipment
• Administers contract media to patients for gastrointestinal and other special studies
• Makes medical appointments with community hospitals for patients needed special examinations such as CAT scans, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.
• Performs related work as assigned

General Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have working phone/cell phone
• Must be an organized person
• Must be kind, neat and professional
• Must be RELIABLE and dependable

Physical requirements:

• Heavy work exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 pounds of force frequently to move objects, including the human body.
• Standing/walking: Must stand/walk frequently to accomplish tasks. May also choose to sand while completing administrative duties
• Lifting: Must frequently raise objects, including the human body, horizontally from position to position.
• Pushing/pulling: Must occasionally use upper extremities to push and/or pull objects, including the human body, in a sustained motion, including administration of Basic Cardiac Life Support if providing Infusion Therapy Services.
• Climbing: Must frequently ascend and descend stairs, uneven surfaces, or obstacles that may be located indoors or outdoors, and may not be handicap-accessible. Stooping/kneeling/crouching: Must frequently stoop, kneel, or crouch during the provision of patient care, including administration of Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Balancing: Must maintain balance that is necessary for ordinary locomotion and body equilibrium.
• Sitting: Must sit frequently when traveling to patients’ homes and may also choose to sit while completing administrative duties.
• Reaching: Must frequently reach to administer patient care services, treatments and procedures.
• Fingers/Grasps: Must frequently use fingers and/or grasp objects, including medical supplies/equipment, the human body and writing utensil.
• Feeling: Must frequently touch objects including the human body, to perceive attributes such as size, shape, temperature, or texture.
• Talking: Must frequently exchange information in person and on the telephone to patients, doctors, family members, and co-workers by means of the spoken word.
• Sensory Needs: Must possess fine motor skills, visual acuity (including near and far vision), for color discrimination and depth perception and those senses necessary for patient evaluation/assessment, communication and driving, including sight, tough, hearing and smell.
• Repetitive Motions: Must frequently use upper and/or lower extremities in respective motions, including writing and driving.

Working Conditions:

• Positions are located primarily in correctional and community health facilities
• Employees may be exposed to disease, radiation, and toxic chemicals in the course of performing work