NEEDED: MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX 76127

HOURS: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school; Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified; and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).
• Must be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Heart Association
• Must have 6 months of experience providing Mammography services.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Not limited to:

• 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 adults in custody 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 adults in custody patients to hold breath; retreating to lead protected areas; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing 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 radiologist for interpretation.
• Ensure 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 adults in custody 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 FMC’s breast imaging program.
• Ensure proper operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; requesting for repairs; and 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.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and Healthcare Benefits contribution