Mammography Tech

Radiologic Technologist

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.