Job Description

Radiology Technician – FCI-Fort Dix, Trenton, NJ

Work Location

Federal Correctional Institute-Fort Dix

5756 Hartford & Pointville Road

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey 08640

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
• Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Period of Performance: 01 September 2026 – 31 May 2031.
• Total Compensation: $45.87/per hour.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 80 hours per year, which starts accruing on the day of hire.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, which starts accruing on the day of hire.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Twelve (12) Paid Federal Holidays.

Working Hours

The Radiologic Technologist will normally work Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, except on Federal holidays. Radiology Technologists will not work more than 20 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school or program for a Radiological Technologist.
• Be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Be licensed in the state of New Jersey as a Radiologist
• A minimum of three (3) years of Radiological Technologist experience.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).

**Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.

Attire

The Radiologic Technologist is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the BPA employee will be performing. The contractor is prohibited from wearing khaki or green, as these are the colors worn by adults in custody.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at the institution.
• Transmit, retrieve radiographic images and reports 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.
• Possess knowledge of basic emergency situations that may occur during special radiographic procedures.
• Possess knowledge of various pathological abnormalities as demonstrated by radiographic imaging.
• Notify the radiologist or referring Physician of any preliminary abnormalities seen while the patient is undergoing an exam, so that additional views or exams can be ordered if needed.
• 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 imaging
• Coordinate transfer of patient radiologic records to ensure continuity of care.
• Work with the Clinical Director to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are completed.
• Act as liaison between radiologist and medic staff.
• Receive training and orientation ·and comply with correctional techniques as they pertain to medical services.
• Develop a working knowledge of the local medical protocols.

• Wear outer protective clothing and abide by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention universal precautions.
• Function in other duties commensurate with a Radiology Technician.
• Computerization and printing of the daily log
• Computerization and printing of exam requisitions
• Complete all X-ray studies ordered by the medical staff in a timely manner.
• Notify medical staff of orders approaching due date
• Transmit x-rays to the radiologist for interpretation
• Transcribe or scan results to BEMR for physician review
• Possess the ability to identify significant findings that should be urgently reported to the Primary Care Provider Team
• Assist with biennial FDA radiation survey and preparation for Program Review, American Correctional Association (ACA) certification, and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
• Perform Biannual quality assurance tests on shields, aprons, and gloves.
• Review dosimeter badge reports and maintain records.
• Maintain all clinical competencies required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). This includes the general patient care procedure.
  • CPR certification.
  • Vital signs.
  • Sterile and medical aseptic technique.
  • Venipuncture.
  • Care of patient medical equipment (Oxygen Tank, IV Tubing, etc.).
• During periods of downtime, the radiology technician is expected to accept assignments within the scope of their knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities. These tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Daily checks of medical equipment and supplies.
• Quality assurance audits in BEMR as assigned.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform PPE and supply inventory.
• Scanning.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation
  package
• Comprehensive benefits
  including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth
  potential.

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