(Archived) Radiographic Technoloigst - Mammography

Radiographic Technoloigst - Mammography job in Mountain Home, Idaho.

The Radiographic Technoloigst - Mammography is a civilian position within the military medical system. Civilian and military personnel work together in the extensive military medical system. The hospitals and medical clinics provide services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families and provide a full range of medical services.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

• Monday-Friday
• Days!
• Fantastic PTO accrual rate
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)
• Dedication Program Manager to support your employment

Radiographic Technoloigst - Mammography Job Overview:

• Receive patients explain procedures, and provide appropriate care.
• Correctly position the patient for the examination and make adjustments necessary for the required examination.
• Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
• Operate mammography units to include stereotactic breast biopsy unit.
• Receive and interpret requests or instructions for mammography exams. Perform daily, monthly, quarterly and annual quality control inspections on all mammography units and film processors. Perform daily warm ups of all mammography units. Maintain mammography film files and hang films for comparison.
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms to include spot compressions and magnification views when necessary. Set up and assist radiologists with needle localization and stereotactic breast biopsy procedures.
• Identify abnormalities and determine need for additional mammography views per department protocol (either before or after consulting with department radiologists). Notify physician of significant exams requiring immediate attention.
• Maintain and clean mammography units, film processor, and cassettes on a regular basis in accordance with Radiology department, Food & Drug
• Administration (FDA), and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) standards. Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required for mammography exams and procedures. Recommend necessary monthly repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded.
• Make minor adjustments on equipment. Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognize electronic equipment limitations. Program the examination equipment. Set up the machine and scanning techniques to be employed.
• Perform all mammography examinations according to department protocols.
• Recognize the need for and institute necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Radiographic Technoloigst - Mammography Job Qualifications:

• BLS
• Computer Skill Competency

• Certificate

• Grauate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty.

• Continuously employed in the practice of diagnostic radiology or in training for 24 months within the last 36 months.

• Current registration as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Position contingent on contract award. Incumbents HIGHLY encourage to contact us! Come join our team of healthcare professionals!