Radiologic Technologist; Mammography

Career Opportunities with Matrix Providers

We are hiring a qualified civilian Radiologic Technologist (Mammography) to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our veterans and their families at Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA.

• Status: Full time
• Rate: $70.43/hr
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am-4:30pm
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• 401(k) Plan

Qualifications:

• Degree: Certificate.
• Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty.
• Experience: Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a radiologic technologist or in mammography or required performance of 200 exams within the last two (2) years.

Duties:

• Operates X-ray equipment to produce diagnostic images and assists radiologist or physician with special procedures.
• Prepares equipment and patients for screening, diagnostic studies, and therapeutic procedures.
• Performs technical and administrative mammography activities. Uses health protective measures such as universal precautions and radiation protection measures.
• Performs administrative and front desk duties to include receiving patients and imaging requests, scheduling, and explaining methods of examination in person and over the telephone.
• Assesses patient clinical history to determine the most effective protocols.
• Consults with referring physicians and technicians as necessary to obtain information regarding patient’s examination.
• Utilizes hospital information systems.
• Receives patients, explains procedures, and provides appropriate care.
• Determines if any special patient preparation is required.
• Correctly positions the patient for the examination and makes adjustments necessary for the required examination.
• Operates mammography units to include stereotactic, breast biopsy, and tomosynthesis units.
• Determines proper instrument technical factors and control settings to ensure correct calculated exposure of targeted body parts.
• Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms to include spot compressions, magnification views, and any other views requested by the radiologist when necessary.
• Sets up room and trays using sterile/aseptic techniques, and assists radiologists with needle localization and stereotactic breast biopsy procedures.
• Identifies abnormalities and determines need for additional mammography views per department protocol.
• Notifies physician of significant exams requiring immediate attention.
• Makes minor adjustments on equipment.
• Differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognizes electronic equipment limitations.
• Utilizes the hospital information system and Picture Archiving Computer System (PACS) to acquire, transmit, and store examinations.
• Practices safety principles and performs two patient identifier verification of patients.
• Assists with consent procedures prior to exams requiring written consent from patients.
• Safely oversees, and brings to practice, As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles for patients and staff.
• Performs equipment quality control checks.
• Monitors personnel to ensure protective procedures such as radiation safety, hazardous material communications, and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health programs are followed.
• Ensures a summary of the results of the mammographic examination are written in lay terms and sent to patients within established guidelines.
• Assists with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) program.
• Conducts daily QC and periodic quality assurance tests of various equipment and reports and documents findings in accordance with local and AF policy, Food and Drug Administration and American College of Radiology guidelines.
• Maintains and cleans mammography units, processors, and cassettes on a regular basis in accordance with Radiology department, FDA, and MQSA standards.
• Stocks and maintains an adequate level of supplies required for mammography exams and procedures.
• As needed, assists with student training activities in accordance with regulations and course director plans.
• Attends and participates in all meetings, staff conferences, and other appropriate professional activities as required by the supervisor.
• Recognizes the need for and institutes necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.
• Adheres to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.