Radiographic Technologists

JOB DESCRIPTION

Radiographic Technologists | Mammography Technologists
Naval Hospital Portsmouth

Portsmouth, VA

Bgesh is looking for eager and qualified Mammography Technologists to support our team at Naval Hospital Portsmouth Evening Shift; Monday – Friday, no weekends

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CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:

• Possess and maintain current registration as a Radiological Technologist with American Registry of Radiologist Technologists (ARRT) with a subspecialty certification in Mammography (M) as determined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from The American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Ability to obtain favorable adjudication for Clearance

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience as a diagnostic mammography technologist of at least 1 year within the past 2 years.
• List experience, Preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), Council on Occupational Education (COE), or other equivalent organization.
• Possess ARRT approved continuing medical education of at least 8 hours of digital mammography imaging.

DUTIES:

• Perform routine and complex mammography examinations using digital or analog equipment to include stereotactic imaging, mammotome procedures and basic ultrasound procedures of the breast.
• Log 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 examination.
• 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 breasts. Also, recognize anatomic changes created by medical and surgical procedures.
• Evaluate mammograms or other breast images for technical quality, assuring that proper identification is recorded.
• 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 study.
• 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.
• Perform imaging and equipment set up for Sterotactic biopsy and other invasive procedures (with mammographic, stereotactic, ultrasound, and/or MRI guidance) and assist radiologist with the set up and verification of biopsy and location.
• Label specimens that are collected during mammography biopsies that need to be evaluated by laboratory/pathology. Image specimens brought from the operating room to confirm marker location.
• Maintain and clean the mammography equipment on a regular basis in accordance with Radiology Department procedures and protocols.
• Perform mammography system and mammography radiology reading workstation equipment calibrations and quality control tasks according to FDA, American College of Radiology (ACR), manufacturer, DHA, Joint Commission, and command instructions daily and/or as prescribed by Department authority. 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 personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call logbook. Report problems to Department Qualified Medical Physicists.
• Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognize equipment limitations. 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 or as part of invasive procedures 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, also cleaning, taking out linen and sharps containers to Biohazard room as needed. Participate in the radiology department's rotation for pick up and drop off of both.
• Perform any administrative or technical task pertaining to maintaining FDA (Federal Drug Administration), MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act) accreditation, and ACR accreditation; to include but not limited to MRS documentation (eg, Birads, rad path, unresolved study list, etc) and Quality Control documentation.
• Start and complete exams in MHS Genesis and reconcile past due encounter list.
• In the absence of a front desk clerk, may be required to perform administrative duties related to scheduling patients and calling patients with appointment times.
• Document patient complaints and share them with the government supervisor for appropriate action.
• Perform and document transitions of care and other shift change huddles/meetings at the beginning and end of shift in accordance with MTF and Joint Commission requirements.
• Maintain documentation of continuing experience and training for mammography technologists in accordance with FDA MQSA requirements. Provide documentation to the Lead Interpreting Physician per Department policy.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.) While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand for extended periods of time, as well as climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May be required to lift and carry. May be required to assist other medical personnel position patients (to include lifting) and carry medications/fluids.

SCHEDULE | PAY | BENEFITS

Bgesh offers a wide range of benefit options designed to support and protect employees and their families. Based on eligibility, benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act, Davis-Bacon Act, or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements.

• Evening Shift; Monday – Friday, no weekends

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Insurance: Health, Vision, and Dental & Retirement Plan

• Time Off

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