Mammography (Diagnostic Imaging Technician)

Katmai•Air Force Academy, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate mammography units to include stereotactic breast biopsy unit. Receive patients, explain procedures and provide appropriate care.

Requirements

Graduate from a radiologic technologist training program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Education (JCERT).
Current registration as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in mammography or required performance of two hundred (200) exams with the last two (2) years.
Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS). This Certification must be current at all times, at no additional expense to the government.
Must obtain and maintain the site's required health screening and immunization requirements.
Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.
Must obtain and maintain all required documents, certifications, licenses, etc. listed on the credentialing checklist, sent by Katmai’s Credentialing Specialist, for this position for initial hire.

Nice To Haves

Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people.

Responsibilities

Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms to include spot compressions and magnification views when necessary.
Correctly position the patient for the examination and make adjustments necessary for the required examination.
Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
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 warmups of all mammography units.
Maintain mammography film files and hang films for comparison.
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.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.