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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Diag Rad Tech (Mammograp)

Garner, North Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$91K/yr - $118K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist to perform independent technical work in support of the mammography section under the direction of a supervisor and radiologist. The role involves operating mammographic equipment, providing technical training to personnel, and managing patient flow and quality of work.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of mammography examinations. Receives patient, explains the method of the procedure, positions the patients adjusts the equipment and makes the necessary mammographic exposures. Obtains patient history and enters it into the current HIS system

Assists the radiologist and operates the equipment in the performance of special mammography tests, including, but not limited to diagnostic and screening mammograms

Functions as an HIS Superuser for the section; tracks all patients using the Mammography specific HIS system, prints and mails patient result and reminder letters

Assists with protocoling of mammography requests and schedules exams

Assists the radiologists in filling out various reports for positive or negative findings and follow up care

Responsible for uploading mammograms from other facilities

Coordinates scheduling with the Women's Health Clinic as needed

Performs daily and monthly QA checklist as dictated by the FDA and ACR according to the Mammography Quality Assurance guidelines and maintains accurate documentation. Ensures that mammographic examinations are done ONLY if the entire QA checklist is done and there are NO areas are out of compliance

Submits work orders for repair of equipment and maintains documentation

Incumbent assists with meeting FDA requirements, preparation for the FDA annual inspection, completing QA testing, documentation and correction of any deficiencies noted

Confers with radiologists to determine requirement of non-standard exams. Determines technical factors, positioning, MAS and KVP, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of diagnostic images. Notify Radiologist of any exams requiring their immediate attention

Receives patients, explains method of exam, and obtains signed consents. The incumbent is responsible for proper positioning of patients. Prior to exposure selects and sets technical factors. Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment required and makes exposures necessary for the requested procedures

Checks patient's record in CPRS prior to exam, annotates record as needed, and scans patient consent forms into the patient's record if electronic consent is not available. In addition, completes patient incident forms in the JPSR system, and assists with clerical/ file duties as needed

Maintains records of patients examined, examinations performed, views taken, and technical factors used

Performs other duties as assigned under the direction of a supervisor or lead

Qualification

Mammography certificationRadiologic technology certificationPatient care managementQuality assuranceHIS system proficiencyTechnical trainingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program

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

Knowledge of Current Radiologic Technology Practice

Experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics associated with current radiologic technology practice

Mammographers must be able to employ specialized mammographic image techniques such as magnification views and implant views of the breast

Mammographers are required to be completely familiar with, and adhere to, all U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines regulating the practice of mammography, radiation safety, and quality assurance requirements

Must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in Public Law 97-35

Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)

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