Radiographic Technologist (Mammography Technologist)

Radiographic Technologist (Mammography Technologists)

Core Duties:

• 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 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.

Additional Qualifications for Radiographic Technologist (Mammography Technologists):

• Must meet NMCSD BLS requirements

Minimum Qualifications for Radiographic Technologist:

• 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 within the last two years as a radiologic technologist or in the radiologic technologist specialty area identified in the TO.

Work Schedule:

Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0600 to 1800 hours. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5, 9.5 or 10.5-hour shift to include an uncompensated 30 or 60-minute lunch break. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services more than 80 hours per two-week period.