Radiologic Mammography Technologists

U.S. Got People is searching for Radiologic Mammography Technologists to work various shifts at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, in Portsmouth, VA, providing services to active duty service members.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm Qualifications:
• Degree/Education: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Accredited
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Possess American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in
• Experience: Possess a minimum of twelve (12) continuous months’ experience within the preceding twenty-four (24) months as a diagnostic Mammography Technologist, to include experience with digital
• Licensure/Registration: Be a member of the ARRT-M

• Perform routine and complex mammography examinations using digital or analog equipment to include stereotactic imaging, mammotomy procedures and basic ultrasound procedures of the
• Log in the arrival and departure of patients in the command’s hospital information system MHS Genesis, mammography record system (MRS) and in the scanner logbooks. Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading via the PACS according to department protocol.

• Receive patients and explain procedures, providing humane and appropriate care and communication to alleviate fear of the Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.

• Identify potential abnormalities or normal anatomic variants during the examination and determine the need for additional views of the Also, recognize anatomic changes created by medical and surgical procedures.

• Evaluate mammograms or other breast images for technical quality, assuring that proper identification is
• Correlate patient’s clinical history with the requested examination to be performed and obtain the results of previous pertinent diagnostic tests to correlate with the requested
• Consult with staff physicians from a variety of specialties regarding the patient's pertinent medical history, preliminary diagnosis, and condition so it correlates with the examination.

• Maintain and clean the mammography equipment on a regular basis in accordance with Radiology Department procedures and
• Perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to American College of Radiology (ACR), manufacturer and command instructions Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel (i.e. Medical Physicist) of outlying values.
• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call logbook.

• Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognize equipment Program the examination, set up the machine and techniques to be used per established protocols.

• 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 initiate emergency measures for critical situations such as respiratory or cardiac arrest.

• Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required for various mammography examinations or procedures

At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans, and their families, that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as an individual and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility.

We look forward to receiving your resume!