Mammography Technologist

Overview ERP International, LLC is seeking Mammography Technologists for full-time positions supporting Naval Medical Center San Diego. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran. Pay Range: $59.00 - $64.00 per hour. Determined based on qualifications, experience, and location. Responsibilities 8 hour shifts. Monday – Friday between the hours of 0600 – 1800 hours. Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO. Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures. Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol. Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required. Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists. Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy. Perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values. Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call logbook. Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest. Correlate the patient's clinical history with the requested examination to be performed and obtain the results from previous pertinent diagnostic tests to correlate with the ultrasound study. Consult with staff physicians from a variety of specialties such as obstetrics, gynecology, cardiology and surgery regarding the patient's pertinent past medical history, preliminary diagnosis, and condition so it correlates with the ultrasound examination. Recognize normal anatomic variants. Also, recognize anatomic changes created by medical and surgical procedures. Explain the process to patients and instruct them in assuming the appropriate physical position for examination. Assist in compiling and archiving records for procedures performed. Perform system warm ups, calibrations and quality control tasks according to manufacturer and MTF policy. Must assist radiologist with ultrasound-guided and stereotactic biopsies as well as perform post-biopsy imaging. Qualifications Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a Mammography Tech. Certification: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT). Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification. Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr ERP International, LLC