Radiographic Technologist (Mammography Technologist)

Radiographic Technologist (Mammography Technologists)

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.

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.