Schedule:The contractor will normally work Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), normally between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. A session will equal to one (1) hour. The facility is expected to require an averageof 8 sessions per day. The Radiologist Technologist's schedule shall not exceed 40 hours per week. The actual hours of work will be determined by the Health Services Administrator.Minimum Qualifications:The contract employee shall be fully licensed to perform radiological procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. The employee should also be licensed by the state of Pennsylvania. He/She must have at least three or more years of experience. Background clearance packets submitted by potential contractor employees shall be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of their current license.The Contractor must be Cardio-Puhnonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. The contractor must possess and submit with their quotation, evidentiary documentation of their graduation from an accredited school of radiology technology. In the case of a company, the qualified individual selected to perform these services on behalfof the contractor must be identified at the time the quotation is submitted.Verification of credentials (state licensed if applicable federal licensed). Proof of InsurabilityVerify certification in CPRScope of Services:The services to be provided are professional in nature, and will be commensurate with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards of care. The methods utilized will meet medical practices established in the local community. These services, although not directly supervised, will be reviewed periodically by a physician or staff member at the institution. The performance of these services will be monitored by the COR. The Clinical Director and/or Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) Physician(s) will retain professional responsibility for all patients referred to radiology.The contractor shall provide the following Radiology Technician services which include, but are not limited to, the items listed below. Therefore, the contractor shall be capable of performing any and all radiology procedures needed without any technical support.The current radiological equipment provided at the institution is a digital machine. Knowledge of digital and computer equipment is preferred but not required.• Perfonn routine radiologic procedures ordered by the medical staff for the inmate population at the institution.• Transmit, retrieve X-ray 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 specialradiographic procedures. "'• Schedule exams and maintain records.• Possess knowledge of various pathological abnormalities as demonstrated by radiographic imaging.• Independently assess and select technical exposure factors and positions necessary to obtain a proper quality diagnostic exam. Receive patients and explain proeedures toalleviate undue anxiety.• Independently perform all radiographic procedures; i.e., chest, bone, skull, spine, and portable x-rays, etc.• Notify Radiologist, or referring Physician of any preliminary abnonnalities seen whilev patient is undergoing an exam, so that additional views, or exams can be ordered if needed.• Coordinate transfer of patient radiologic records to ensure continuity of care.• Work with Clinical Director to ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are completed.• Act as liaison between radiologist and medical 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 obey Center for Disease Control universal precautions at all times.• Function in other duties commensurate of a Radiology Technician.• Computerization and printing of daily log• Computerization and printing of exam requisitions• Printing of all folder and exam labels• Completing all x-ray studies ordered by the medical staff• Preparing x-rays for shipment to the radiologist for interpretation• Transport of x-rays to radiologist for interpretation• Transport all x-rays from radiologist after interpretation• Assisting the staff with maintenance of equipment and supplies, and notifying staff when supplies are needed• Conducting quality assurance tests and daily maintenance on x-ray equipment as needed• Assisting with FDA inspections and preparation for TJC and program review as needed• Assuring that all x-ray requests are completed properly• Computerization of patient logs and repeat analysis