The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a Imaging Technologist 1 for the Washington Corrections Center (WCC) located in Shelton, WA. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday with a day shift schedule.
The Washington Corrections Center (WCC) is a state prison for men, with an operating capacity of 1,268 incarcerated individuals. WCC includes the Reception Center in which all individuals entering the Washington State Prison System must pass through to be permanently assigned to their long-term care facility.
Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.
Duties
Function as the Imaging Technologist 1 for Washington Corrections Center. Serve as a member of the Health Services Unit in support of our mission to provide patients medical, dental, and mental health services consistent with the provisions of the DOC Incarcerated Individual Health Plan. Independently perform and assist Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse practitioners, to perform diagnosis imaging and assist in coordinating the operation of imaging laboratories.
Completing routine and emergent X-Ray Examinations:
- Takes digital x-rays of incarcerated individuals.
- Assist health care providers with x-ray interpretation within the scope of AART and WA State Certified Radiologic Technologist.
- Ensure safety precautions are taken by all staff present within the radiology department.
- Assist staff in providing oral and written instructions to incarcerated individuals to prepare them for diagnostic imaging studies.
- Utilize OSHA/WISHA requirement for handling blood and body fluids.
- Travel in a state vehicle to other DOC locations as needed to perform Imaging Tech duties.
Record Keeping:
- Develop/update necessary forms/procedure manual to assist technologist, health care provider and clerical support.
- Request, receive, and track x-ray films from other institutions.
Equipment Maintenance:
- Inspect and maintain x-ray equipment; request and arrange service, parts and labor from contracted service companies or reputable vendors; and schedule regular servicing of x-ray equipment.
Qualifications:
- Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school AND registered or eligible for registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Current and unencumbered Radiology Technician License
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,512.00 - $6,060.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Shelton, WA 98584: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person