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(Archived) Mammography Technologist
Job Description
Pay: $26-$31/hr
Schedule: Monday will be Monday-Friday, 9 hours including a
1-hour unbillable lunch period. The time range for shifts will be within 0600-1830
depending on mission requirements.
• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology
Department policies and procedures.
• Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
• Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments
necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is
required.
• Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the
manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify
designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated
Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record
the problem condition in the trouble call log book.
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the
patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the
radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and
institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires
resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.