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Mammography Technologist
Location:
Mountain Home, ID
Description:
NiteLines USA is looking for mammography technologists to join the team! This position would be working at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.The performance hours of the MTF are as follows:7:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday NTE 40 hours per week.Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays and ACC Family Days.ARRT Cert required.The applicant must have been continuously employed in the practice of diagnostic radiology or in training for 24 months within the last 36 months.Projected start date: August 28, 2023 Responsibilities of a diagnostic mammography technologist include :Location: Mountain Home AFB, IdahoService: Sonographer/Radiologic Technologist:MammographyPlace of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be at theRadiology Flight, Building 6000, Mountain Home AFB, IDRecognized Holidays: Contract HCWs will not be required to work on federally.recognized holidays.Hours of Performance: The performance hours of the MTF are as follows:0700-1700, Monday through Friday NTE 40 hours per week.Scheduling: Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays and ACC FamilyDays. The scheduled ACC Family Days for 2018 are: 16 Feb, 25 May, 31 Aug, 23 Nov, 24 Dec, and 31 Dec. The schedule for ACC Family days will be provided once released but will not exceed a total of 6 days.Closures: During a planned closure of the facility due to training, holiday or unplannedclosure due to unusual and compelling circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, militaryemergencies, severe weather), the Contractor will be compensated for the unplannedclosure (personal services only).Mission Essential: The following labor categories are designated as mission essential:NoneLabor Category: Radiologic Technologist: MammographyDegree/Education (5.2.4): Certificate; Graduate from an academic program accreditedby the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): Certified by the AmericanRegistry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)Experience: The applicant must have been continuously employed in the practice ofdiagnostic radiology or in training for 24 months within the last 36 months.Board Certification (5.2.6.4.4): NoneLicensure/Registration: Current registration as a Radiologic Technologist bythe American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).HCW Duties (5.1 Task 1): The duties for the HCW are as follows:Core Duties: Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO. Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with RadiologyDepartment 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 adjustmentsnecessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation isrequired. 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 themanufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notifydesignated Government personnel of outlying values. Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designatedGovernment personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and recordthe problem condition in the trouble call log book. Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on thepatient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform theradiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for andinstitute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requiresresuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.Specific Duties: Receive patients explain procedures, and provide appropriate care. Correctlyposition the patient for the examination and make adjustments necessary for therequired examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required. Operate mammography units to include stereotactic breast biopsy unit. Receive and interpret requests or instructions for mammography exams. Performdaily, monthly, quarterly and annual quality control inspections on allmammography units and film processors. Perform daily warm ups of allmammography units. Maintain mammography film files and hang films forcomparison. Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms to include spot compressionsand magnification views when necessary. Set up and assist radiologists withneedle localization and stereotactic breast biopsy procedures. Identify abnormalities and determine need for additional mammography viewsper department protocol (either before or after consulting with departmentradiologists). Notify physician of significant exams requiring immediate attention. Maintain and clean mammography units, film processor, and cassettes on aregular basis in accordance with Radiology department, Food & DrugAdministration (FDA), and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)standards. Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required formammography exams and procedures. Recommend necessary monthly repairswhen diagnostic quality is degraded. Make minor adjustments on equipment. Differentiate artifacts from normal orpathological processes and recognize electronic equipment limitations. Programthe examination equipment. Set up the machine and scanning techniques to beemployed. Perform all mammography examinations according to departmentprotocols. Recognize the need for and institute necessary emergency measures forsituations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac orrespiratory arrest.
Company:
Nitelines USA
Posted:
December 4 2023 on PrismHR Hiring
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