Mammography Technologists - San Diego, CA

WANDER STAFFING LLC•San Diego, TX

4d•$49 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Wander Staffing is seeking three full-time or 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. The rate is $48.50 per hour for a W-2 position. This is a long-term contract; the contract duration is between the government and Wander Staffing. Employees are asked to provide 60 days’ notice if leaving the position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, between 06:00 and 20:00. Shifts are normally 8.5 or 11 hours, including an unpaid 30- or 60-minute lunch. 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 the technical adjustments required for each exam, and determine whether special patient preparation is needed.
Process digital images and send the appropriate image series to the radiologist for interpretation, following MTF protocol.
Document all procedures and maintain records according to MTF policy.
As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control according to the manufacturer 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 issue to the Biomedical Repair Section, and recording it in the trouble call logbook.
Watch for and report to the radiologist symptoms caused by adverse reactions to contrast media and any other condition requiring the radiologist’s attention.
Recognize when a patient needs resuscitation due to cardiac or respiratory arrest and start emergency measures.