Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)

Martin Army Community Hospital; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, GA, seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic mammography and assist with breast biopsies. You will handle patient positioning, explain procedures, and ensure QC steps are completed daily using PACS and EHR systems.

The role requires a valid Radiologic Technologist license, with access to ACR-guided QC protocols and frontline patient instruction. On-the-job training and compliance with military health standards are provided.

Qualifications

• Valid radiologic technology license or certification required.
• Experience with mammography preferred and patient education duties.
• Ability to perform QC tests and document results accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography for periodic, baseline, and symptomatic examinations for out-patients.
• Receive patients, explain methods of exams, position patient and make adjustments necessary for the required examination.
• Performing and documenting daily processor quality control (QC) steps prior to clinical images being processed.
• Perform all required mammography QC tests according to ACR guidelines.
• Assist in the performance of breast biopsies.
• Perform daily and monthly cleaning of processors and constantly ensure adequate maintenance of chemicals.
• Counsel patients after the procedure, watch for immediate complications and discharge patient with written and oral instructions.
• Be able to perform technical duties with the Mammography Reporting System, Electronic Health System, and PACS.
• As well as assisting with administrative, mandatory training, and front desk duties as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Radiologic Technologist Certification

Tools

Mammography Reporting System

PACS

Electronic Health System

Quality control procedures

Job description

Summary

About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency, Defense Health Network East. It is located at the Martin Army Community Hospital located on Fort Benning, Georgia. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Major Duties

• Perform mammography for periodic, baseline, and symptomatic examinations for out-patients.
• Receive patients, explain methods of exams, position patient and make adjustments necessary for the required examination.
• Performing and documenting daily processor quality control (QC) steps prior to clinical images being processed.
• Perform all required mammography QC tests according to ACR guidelines.
• Assist in the performance of breast biopsies.
• Perform daily and monthly cleaning of processors and constantly ensure adequate maintenance of chemicals.
• Counsel patients after the procedure, watch for immediate complications and discharge patient with written and oral instructions.
• Be able to perform technical duties with the Mammography Reporting System, Electronic Health System, and PACS.
• As well as assisting with administrative, mandatory training, and front desk duties as needed.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

What to Expect Next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Required Documents

• 1. Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
• 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable Transcripts: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified." . See: Transcripts and Licenses. License/Certification: This position requires a job‑related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un‑sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.