Mammography Tech

Overview Location: Fort Belvoir, VA Pay: $39.19/hr Benefits: Vest vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan Responsibilities 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. As directed, 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 log book. 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. Qualifications Degree: Certificate. Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Certification: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty identified in the TO. Experience: One year of experience as a radiologic technologist or in the specialty area identified in the TO. Equal Opportunity Employer Kako'o Services is an equal opportunity employer and minorities, females, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, view the EEO Is The Law poster. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr