Mammogram Radiology Technician
About The Position
The Mammogram Radiology Technician performs digital breast screening mammograms for AIC patients at Federal Medical Center Carswell. The technician reviews imaging requests and physician orders, educates patients about screening and mammography, monitors patient condition and vital signs, and responds to allergic reactions or emergencies, including providing CPR when needed. The role involves conducting mammography studies, maintaining image production and quality, and forwarding completed studies to FMC staff or licensed radiologists for interpretation. The technician also helps ensure mammography policies and protocols are current, contributes to procedure data collection and quality improvement, maintains equipment, and documents services in accordance with BOP medical record policies. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central Time, with weekends and holidays off. The stated pay rate is $43.23 per hour, consisting of a $38.14 base rate and $5.09 per hour in H&W. The start date is as soon as facility clearance is received.
Requirements
- Radiologic technology training at an AMA-approved school.
- Mammographic Radiologic Technology certification.
- Ability to meet registry requirements for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).
- At least one year of experience as a Radiology Technologist (Mammogram).
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
Responsibilities
- Review mammography imaging requests, check special instructions, and confirm studies against physician orders for AIC patients.
- Perform digital breast screening mammograms.
- Educate AIC patients about screening and mammography testing, including possible risks and adverse reactions.
- Monitor patient conditions and vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate emergency response, including CPR when needed.
- Conduct mammography studies, including positioning breasts, adjusting compression mechanisms, instructing patients to hold their breath, retreating to a lead-protected area, setting exposure factors, activating equipment, releasing compression, and preparing for the next positioning and view.
- Maintain mammogram production and quality by following established standards and procedures, developing and observing mammograms, determining adjustments, retaking images as required, and forwarding completed studies for interpretation.
- Ensure applicable policies, procedures, and protocols related to mammography services are current and available to FMC staff and physicians.
- Assist with collection and analysis of data related to AIC patient procedures.
- Perform and help implement quality assurance and quality improvement related to breast imaging screenings and diagnostic mammography testing to support accreditation of the FMC breast imaging program.
- Maintain proper operation of mammography equipment through preventive maintenance, instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, requesting repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards, procedures, and regulations.
- Document AIC patient mammogram services in accordance with BOP medical record policies.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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