Licensed Radiology Technologist

NaphCare is hiring a Radiology Technologist to work a 30-hour week schedule on-site at the Federal Correctional Institution in Forrest City, AR.

As a Correctional Radiology Technologist, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to utilize the medical imaging equipment on-site to create images of the incarcerated patients for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries.

The Radiology Technologist works under the direction of the radiologist. Responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

Operate imaging equipment including X-ray machines, CT scanners, MRI machines, and other specialized equipment
• Ensure patients are correctly positioned for optimal image quality while minimizing radiation exposure
• Explain procedures, taking medical histories, and ensuring patient safety
• Assess image quality and consulting with radiologists to determine if additional images are needed
• Maintain accurate patient records and imaging results
• Pull, file, and scan all radiological records
• Schedule, perform, and document all radiological testing, including annual tuberculosis testing and emergency procedures
• Maintain inventory, stock, re-order, and replace radiology supplies
• Ensure that all equipment related to radiology services is properly maintained and functioning
• Ensure all state regulations comply to Radiation Control
• X-ray callouts and X-ray for urgent patients that are not on call out
• Update exams in BEMR as Pending Results, and update BEMR that reports were received; scan reports into BEMR
• Submit images to the radiologist and pull reports in StatRad.com
• Enter patient information within CR per each exam
• Pull CT/MRI/old films; burn CDs of x-ray studies for town trips and file CDs upon return
• File x-ray films sent in from other institutions
• Mail out films to other institutions as inmate transfer
• Pull consults for the following day and put call outs on for the following day
• Review consults to make sure they are not duplicates
• Print daily logs of exams completed
• Pull IOP reports for radiology each quarter
• Pull daily radiologic request logs
• Record kVp and mAs on each study done every day
• Refusal forms for inmates who no longer want their exams
• Help with Health Services Perpetual Audit, ACA audits, Program Review, etc.
• Go to the camp and/or low institution for emergency x-rays as needed
• Swap out dosimetry badges quarterly; mail out dosimetry badges
• Go onto Landaur.com to print dosimetry reports and log them in a folder

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in radiologic technology or a related field
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), preferred
• Availability to commute on-site to the Forrest City, AR office

• Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all company policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass drug screening and facility background check

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to courtney.herald@naphcare.com and I'll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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