Mammogram Radiology Technician

Federal Medical Center Carswell, Texas

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Central Time

Monday through Friday,

Weekends and Holidays off.

Start Date: As soon as clearance is received from the facility

• 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

• Repairing 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 radiologists for interpretation.

• Ensure that 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 FMCs breast imaging program.

• Ensure proper operation of mammography equipment by completing:

• Preventive maintenance

• Instructions

• Troubleshooting malfunctions

• Requesting repairs

• 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

• Education: The contractor must posses

• Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school;

• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified; and

• The ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).

• Experience: Must have a minimum of one year of experience as Radiology Technologist (Mammogram).

• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross