Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography) - GS-0647-08

DHA • Hampton, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Joint Base Langley - Eustis - Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. The Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (GS-0647-08) performs a complex and diverse array of screening and diagnostic mammography examinations, along with associated quality assurance and quality control measures. The role involves managing patient schedules within the Medical Health System, assisting Radiologists and other Health Care Providers with procedures such as needle localizations and breast ultrasound studies, and coordinating imaging for image-guided biopsies. The position also requires collecting, filing, and maintaining documentation related to mammograms and resulting studies. Working for the Department of Defense offers competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan matching contributions.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• One year of specialized experience which includes: performing diagnostic mammography studies; assisting with performing breast biopsies; maintaining patients examination records.
• Radiology Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75.
• Must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in 42 CFR Part 75, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education.
• Must be certified as radiographers in their field.
• Must attach a copy of your radiology certification and transcripts.

Nice To Haves

• Transcripts will be required as part of your application if qualifying based on education.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs a complex and diverse array of screening and diagnostic mammography examinations.
• Performs a variety of challenging mammographic examinations with associated quality assurance and quality control measures.
• Manages patient schedules within the Medical Health System.
• Assists the Radiologist(s) and other Health Care Providers needle localizations, breast ultrasound studies and other related breast health examinations.
• Coordinates imaging for and assists the radiologist and radiology residents in the performance of image guided biopsy, pre-operative wire and seed localization, and post processing images for interpretation.
• Collects, files, and maintains documentation related to the performance of mammograms and resulting studies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages
• paid time off
• medical benefits
• student loan repayments
• retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed