What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technician (Mammogram) position at Absolute Staffers?
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Come work at Federal Medical Center Carswell one of the Best Government Radiology Technician (Mammogram) Providers in the field.
We are seeing to hire an Radiology Technician (Mammogram) to join our team. If you’re looking for an immediate position, a great work environment, upward mobility, and competitive pay? Then we have the opportunity for you.
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Job description:
- Review all mammography imaging requests, checking for special instructions; and confirming studies based on physician orders for all AIC patients.
- Perform digital breast screening mammograms.
- Provide the AIC patient education on screening and mammography testing to ensure understanding of risk and adverse reactions that may be possible, if any.
- Monitor AIC patient conditions and vital signs, recognize allergic reactions and initiate emergency response, if needed, to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Conduct mammography studies, including but not limited to, positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing the AIC patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
- Maintain production and quality of mammograms, including but not limited to, following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to FMC staff or licensed radiologist for interpretation.
- Ensure all applicable policies, procedures and protocols related to mammography services are current and available for FMC staff and physicians.
- Assist with collection and data analysis of the AIC patient procedures; perform and help implement quality assurance/ quality improvement related to breast imaging, screenings and diagnostic mammography testing to support the accreditation of the FMC's breast imaging program.
- Ensure proper operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; requesting for repairs; and maintaining equipment inventories.
- Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards, procedures and regulations. Document AIC patient mammogram services consistent with BOP medical record policies
Education and Experience
1. Education: Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school; Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified; and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).
2. Experience: Must minimum one year of experience as Radiology Tech (Mammogram).
3. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Schedule:
Services will be scheduled between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Central Time - Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
Salary : $38 - $42
