Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Requires specific knowledge of breast imaging examinations including Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), mammography, and extensive knowledge of Mammography Quality Standards Act (MSQA), VHA certification in mammography, ACR accreditation in mammography, tomography, breast ultrasound, breast ultrasound interventional procedures, stereotactic biopsy, and breast MRI.

Provides services in mammography, including performing very difficult and highly specialized radiographic examinations of the breast mammography utilizing a variety of specialized procedures that require precise positioning producing quality results.

Sets up the exam room, assuring enough sterile supplies, and assures all needed equipment is present and in working order to include correcting technical factors, sets up and adjusts accessory equipment, sets the required exposure for the requested procedure, secures the confidence and cooperation of the patient during the examination procedures, and recognizes exceptional diagnostic challenges.

Provides quality patient care when receiving, explaining the procedure, and positioning the patients.

Meets the requirements set forth in RQI for BLS. Accurately operates mammography imaging equipment to obtain screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, and breast ultrasound examinations of acceptable quality, utilizing the least amount of radiation to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes.

Performs all aspects of Mammography imaging to include all breast imaging examinations including QA, mammography, ultrasound, and interventional procedures of the breast. Confers Supervisory DRT, Radiologists and Lead Interpreting Physician on more difficult problems.

Cleans/disinfects the equipment between patients consistent with manufacturer instructions and facility infection control policies.

Stocks room with supplies needed to perform examinations and provide emergency treatments.

Assists with interventional breast biopsy exams utilizing surgical sterile techniques. Interventional breast procedures performed may include, but are not limited to, biopsies, localizations, aspirations, and contrast studies.

RME-Cleaning of Reusable Medical Equipment: Compliance with RME cleaning according to policy and manufacturer's guidelines.

Ensures and maintains compliance with all QC and QA requirements as per VHA policy, FDA/MQSA regulations, and ACR accreditation standards.

Completes electronic patient procedure logs and archival of image data to Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS).

Adheres to radiation safety guidelines, properly determines applying technical factors to ensure ALARA dose optimization, positioning, required views, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements for diagnostic imaging and mammography exams.

Reviews the mammography orders, screening information for accuracy, noting and researching all questionable information prior to contacting the patient or performing the exam.

Apply safety procedures for self, patients and others as mandated by Radiology Service Safety policies for all imaging modalities.

Responsible for minor equipment adjustments, repairs, and exercises care in the handling and safeguarding of all equipment. Incumbents will check equipment for proper function prior to performing procedures.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact, the EDRP Coordinator for questions at View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 61351A

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized