Mammography Technologist

San Diego

Published 4 hours ago

**Core Responsibilities:**

- Execute routine diagnostic radiological procedures in alignment with the Technical Order (TO) requirements.

- Comply with radiation safety protocols and procedures as outlined in the Radiology Department's guidelines.

- Transmit appropriate image series to the radiologist for interpretation, adhering to Military Treatment Facility (MTF) standards.

- Accurately position patients for imaging and make necessary technical adjustments tailored to the specific examination. Assess whether specialized patient preparation is required.

- Process digital images and facilitate submission for the radiologist's review.

- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all procedures and uphold records in accordance with MTF policies.

- Conduct system calibrations and quality control tasks as mandated by both the manufacturer and MTF standards, as directed.

- Identify artifacts and equipment anomalies, promptly notifying designated Government personnel of deviations from expected values.

- Initiate repair protocols for equipment malfunctions by alerting the appropriate Government representatives. -

 Report technical issues to the Biomedical Repair Section and meticulously document the conditions in the trouble call logbook.

- Monitor and communicate any symptoms that may impact the patient's condition resulting from adverse reactions to contrast agents, and notify the radiologist of any conditions necessitating intervention.

- Recognize and implement emergency protocols for scenarios requiring resuscitation due to cardiac or respiratory failure.

**Schedule:** - 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, operational hours from 0600 to 1800.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

- **Education:** Graduation from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

- **Experience:** A minimum of one year of experience within the last two years in a Mammography Technologist role.

- **Certification:** Active certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).

- **Life Support Certification:** Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification is required.

- **Security Clearance:** Capability to successfully pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Full time

Associate

San Diego