Mammography Technologists - San Diego, CA

WANDER STAFFING LLC•San Diego, TX

13d•$49 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Wander Staffing is seeking six part-time Mammography Technologists to perform diagnostic radiological procedures at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) in San Diego, California. The position is 100% on-site at 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134. This is a long-term W2 position paying $48.50 per hour. The contract duration is between the government and Wander Staffing; staff are asked to provide 60 days’ notice if leaving. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 06:00 and 20:00. Shifts are 8, 10, or 12 hours, as determined by the Government. Each part-time technologist works about 956 hours per year; two part-time technologists share one 1,912-hour full-time position. Work is limited to no more than 80 hours per two-week period.

Requirements

Certificate from a JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program.
ARRT (M) certification.
At least one year of experience within the past two years as a radiologic technologist or mammography technologist.
BLS certification that meets NMCSD requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures.
Follow radiation safety policies and Radiology Department procedures.
Position patients correctly, make required technical adjustments for each examination, and determine whether special patient preparation is needed.
Process digital images and send the appropriate image series to the radiologist for interpretation in accordance with MTF protocol.
Document all procedures and maintain records according to MTF policy.
As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control according to manufacturer guidance and MTF policy.
Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government staff of outlying values.
Initiate repair calls for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government staff, reporting the problem to the Biomedical Repair Section, and recording it in the trouble call logbook.
Observe for and report symptoms of adverse reactions to contrast media and other conditions requiring the radiologist’s attention.
Recognize when a patient needs resuscitation due to cardiac or respiratory arrest and initiate emergency measures.