Radiologic Technologist - Mammography

Job Description

Job Description

Radiologic Technologist – Mammography | Naval Medical Center San Diego

The Community – San Diego, California
Sun, surf, and 70-degree Januarys. San Diego offers world-class beaches from La Jolla to Coronado, the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park’s museums and gardens, Little Italy’s restaurants, and one of the country’s best craft-brewery scenes. Add a booming biotech corridor, excellent schools, and endless outdoors – from Torrey Pines to the Laguna Mountains – and it is one of the most livable cities in the nation for healthcare professionals.

About the Facility – Naval Medical Center San Diego
Facility Address: 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134. The largest military medical center on the West Coast and a Level I Trauma Center, this flagship teaching hospital serves active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. Its Medical Imaging department runs a full-service breast imaging program – 2D/3D screening and diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, and image-guided breast biopsy – supported by a collegial radiologist group and modern equipment.

Responsibilities
• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures, including 2D and 3D screening and diagnostic mammography
• Assist the radiologist with ultrasound-guided and stereotactic breast biopsies and perform post-biopsy imaging
• Correctly position the patient for each examination and make the technical adjustments the study requires; determine whether any special patient preparation is needed
• Explain the process to patients and instruct and assist them in assuming the physical position for the examination
• Process digital images and submit them for interpretation; send the appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading per department protocol
• Correlate the patient’s clinical history with the requested examination and obtain results of previous pertinent diagnostic tests
• Recognize normal anatomic variants as well as anatomic changes created by medical and surgical procedures
• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policy
• Perform system warm-ups, calibrations, and quality control tasks according to manufacturer specifications, department policy, and FDA regulations
• Recognize artifacts and equipment errors, report outlying values, initiate repair calls for equipment malfunctions, and record conditions in the trouble call logbook
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms bearing on the patient’s condition, including adverse reactions to contrast media
• Recognize the need for and institute emergency measures when a patient requires resuscitation for cardiac or respiratory arrest
• Document all procedures, arrival, departure, and completed tests, and maintain and archive records in accordance with department policy

Qualifications
• Graduate of a radiologic technology program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), with mammography certification – ARRT (M)
• One (1) year of experience as a Mammography Technologist within the last two (2) years
• Active California radiologic technologist certification, including the state mammography certification (CDPH-RHB)
• Comfortable assisting with stereotactic and ultrasound-guided breast biopsies and performing post-biopsy imaging

Schedule
Full-time, 8-hour shifts, Monday – Friday, scheduled between 0600 and 1800. No weekends and no call.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-trained, highly-skilled healthcare workers to government and commercial clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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