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NITELINES USA, INC

Mammography Technologist

NITELINES USA, INC, Mountain Home, Idaho, United States, 83647


NiteLines USA is looking for mammography technologists to join the team!

This position would be working at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.

The performance hours of the MTF are as follows:

7:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday NTE 40 hours per week.

Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays and ACC Family Days.

ARRT Cert required.

The applicant must have been continuously employed in the practice of diagnostic radiology or in training for 24 months within the last 36 months.

Projected start date: August 28, 2023

Responsibilities of a diagnostic mammography technologist include:Location: Mountain Home AFB, Idaho

Service: Sonographer/Radiologic Technologist: Mammography

Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be at the Radiology Flight, Building 6000, Mountain Home AFB, ID.

Recognized Holidays: Contract HCWs will not be required to work on federally recognized holidays.

Hours of Performance: The performance hours of the MTF are as follows: 0700-1700, Monday through Friday NTE 40 hours per week.

Scheduling: Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays and ACC Family Days.

Closures: During a planned closure of the facility due to training, holiday or unplanned closure due to unusual and compelling circumstances, the Contractor will be compensated for the unplanned closure (personal services only).

Mission Essential: The following labor categories are designated as mission essential: None.

Labor Category: Radiologic Technologist: Mammography

Degree/Education: Certificate; 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) and Basic Life Support.

Experience: The applicant must have been continuously employed in the practice of diagnostic radiology or in training for 24 months within the last 36 months.

Licensure/Registration: Current registration as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Core Duties:

Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.

Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.

Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.

Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination.

Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.

Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.

As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy.

Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel 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 log book.

Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition.

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

Specific Duties:

Receive patients, explain procedures, and provide appropriate care.

Operate mammography units to include stereotactic breast biopsy unit.

Perform daily, monthly, quarterly and annual quality control inspections on all mammography units and film processors.

Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms to include spot compressions and magnification views when necessary.

Set up and assist radiologists with needle localization and stereotactic breast biopsy procedures.

Notify physician of significant exams requiring immediate attention.

Maintain and clean mammography units, film processor, and cassettes on a regular basis.

Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required for mammography exams and procedures.

Make minor adjustments on equipment and differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes.

Perform all mammography examinations according to department protocols.

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

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