Radiologic Technologist

Career Opportunities with Matrix Providers

We are hiring a qualified civilian Radiologic Technologist (Mammography) to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our veterans and their families at Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA.

Job Information

- Status: Full time

- Schedule: Monday -Friday 7am-4:30pm

- Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.

- 401(k) Plan

Qualifications

- Degree: Certificate.

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

- Certifications: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty in addition to Basic Life Support.

- Experience: Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a radiologic technologist or in mammography or required performance of 200 exams within the last two (2) years.

Duties

- Operates X-ray equipment to produce diagnostic images and assists radiologist or physician with special procedures. Prepares equipment and patients for screening, diagnostic studies and therapeutic procedures. Performs technical and mammography activities. Uses health protective measures such as universal precautions and radiation protection measures.

- Performs administrative and front desk duties to include receiving patients and imaging requests, scheduling, and explaining methods of examination in person and over the telephone. Assesses patient clinical history to determine the most effective protocols. Consults with referring physicians and technicians as necessary to obtain information regarding patient’s examination. Utilizes hospital information systems.

- Receives patients, explains procedures, and provides appropriate care. Determines if any special patient preparation is required. Correctly positions the patient for the examination and makes adjustments necessary for the required examination.

- Operates mammography units to include stereotactic, breast biopsy and tomosynthesis units.

- Determines proper instrument technical factors and control settings to ensure correct calculated exposure of targeted body parts. Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms to include spot compressions, magnification views, and any other views requested by the radiologist when necessary. Sets up room and trays using sterile/aseptic techniques, and assists radiologists with needle localization and stereotactic breast biopsy procedures. Performs all mammography examinations according to department protocols.

- Identifies abnormalities and determines need for additional mammography views per department protocol (either before or after consulting with department radiologists). Notifies physician of significant exams requiring immediate attention.

- Maintains and cleans mammography units, processors, and cassettes on a regular basis in accordance with Radiology department, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) standards. Stocks and maintains an adequate level of supplies required for mammography exams and procedures. Recommends necessary monthly repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded.

- As needed, assists with student training activities IAW with regulation and course director plans; may instruct new personnel and other staff in the performance of Mammography and all other pertinent aspects in providing diagnostic quality care.

- Attends and participates in all meetings, staff conferences, and other appropriate professional activities as required by the supervisor.

- Recognizes the need for and institutes necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

- Correctly positions the patient for the examination and makes technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determines if any special patient preparation is required.

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