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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Diagnostic Rad Tech Mammography

Mather AFB, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$112K/yr - $146K/yr

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography for the Veterans Health Administration Radiology. The role involves operating mammography equipment, performing diagnostic imaging procedures, and ensuring the quality and safety of radiographic exams.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operates and displays a greater in-depth background, expertise, and extensive skill in the use and operation of x-ray control consoles, tube assemblies, and lock systems to perform diagnostic and interventional procedures for mammography

Understands and capably demonstrates the various and multiple mammography positions for standardized projections. Performs a full range of general radiology imaging studies, for example, chest, abdomen, and extremity images

Responsible to the radiologists, lead technologist, and chief technologist for the quality and quantity of mammographic and radiographic exams performed to assure a high level of acceptability of radiographs while minimizing patient dosage and reducing costs

Practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patient, staff, and self. The use of lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined walls, and collimation achieves this. The technologists, to ensure compliance with radiation regulations, wear film badges. The incumbent must also be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed

Schedules exams in the appropriate order when multiple procedures are requested. Enters patients as no-shows when he/she fails to keep their scheduled appointment. Works with the work-list management portion of the HIS-RIS interface and case edits patients in VISTA

Properly identifies the patient and the image. Uses left and right markers. This is essential so that mistaken identity does not occur. The technologist must be certain that the patient ID band and the request are identical

Responsible for explaining exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done, as well as any adverse reactions, if any, that may occur. May be required by procedure or patient's condition to monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Responsible for Quality Assurance, including but not limited to: 1. Match outside films with VA films and submit for dictation. 2. File and tracking of outside films for comparison. 3. Ensure required information is entered into the mammography database and is in concurrence with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)

Responsible for cleanliness and stocking adequate levels of supplies in assigned areas. Must report equipment malfunctions promptly to the supervisor. In the absence of the supervisor, enter a work order to the Biomedical Engineering Service for repairs. Incumbent must be professional, cooperative and be able to work with other employees

Qualification

ARRT certificationMammography certificationRadiologic technologyRadiation safetyQuality assurancePatient communicationTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or Mammography (M) duties performed independently, as applicable

Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE)

Physical Requirements: A physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position

Knowledge of Current Radiologic Technology Practice: To be creditable, experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (also referred to as clinical competencies) associated with current radiologic technology practice

Quality of Experience: Experience is only creditable if it was earned after completion of the basic certification requirements identified above

Part-Time Experience: Part-time experience as a DRT is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time work week

Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level

Knowledge of radiation protection standards, devices, and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage, dose monitoring, and genetic changes

Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures, and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures

Knowledge of fundamental physics, including concepts of energy, electric power, magnetic fields, and properties of X-rays, to understand the operation of the equipment

Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT, MRI, IR, ultrasound, mammography) studies

Preferred

3 years in DRT Mammography

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

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)