Mammography Technologists - San Diego, CA

Wander Staffing•San Diego, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wander Staffing is seeking Mammography Technologists to perform diagnostic radiological procedures at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) in San Diego, California. The posting seeks three full-time or six part-time technologists. The position is 100% on-site at 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134. Compensation is $48.50 per hour for a W-2 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, with no more than 80 hours per two-week period. The position is described as long-term. The contract duration is between the government and Wander Staffing; employees who need to leave are asked to provide 60 days’ notice.

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 BLS requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures.
Follow radiation safety policies and Radiology Department procedures.
Position patients correctly, make technical adjustments required 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 procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
Perform system calibrations and quality control as directed, following manufacturer requirements 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.
Watch for and report to the radiologist symptoms caused by an adverse reaction 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.