Lead Diagnostic Radiology Technician (Mammography)

US Indian Health Service; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Lead Certified Diagnostic Mammography Technologist to oversee the Mammography program within the Radiology Department. The successful candidate will perform and monitor quality assurance, ensure imaging meets regulatory standards, and implement state-of-the-art strategies to reduce health risks associated with breast cancer.

ARRT certification in Radiography and CT is required, with at least one year of specialized Mammography experience;

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized radiology/mammography experience.
• Experience performing quality assurance on imaging equipment.
• Ability to lead the Mammography program and coordinate QA tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate diagnostic radiology and mammography equipment for imaging studies.
• Monitor and improve quality assurance to meet regulatory standards.
• Lead the Mammography program and coordinate follow-up for abnormal results.

Skills

Radiologic technologist

Mammography

Quality assurance

Education

ARRT Certification in Radiography (R)

ARRT Certification in CT (CT)

Job description

This position is located in the Radiology Department-Mammography section, at Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Incumbent performs as the Lead Certified Diagnostic Mammography Technologist. Incumbent performs and monitors quality assurance and optimal performance of the Mammography program. Incumbent applies state of the art strategies to reduce health risks associated with breast cancer.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Basic Requirement(s)

Individual Occupational Requirements

General Schedule Qualification Standards - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Series 0647

Note:

Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (1) have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and its accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements:

1. Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others.
2. Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency.

Specialized Experience:

• Experience in the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of radiologists or other medical officers to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and treatment. OR
• Education and Training: Qualifying educational programs for radiography and radiation therapy technology are available in accredited colleges, universities, hospitals, medical schools, or postsecondary technical or vocational schools. Education or training from programs based in hospitals must have been from those hospitals that were accredited at the time of the education or training by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals or by the American Osteopathic Association.

In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications and Selective Placement Factor stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0647-10:

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: operating radiology and mammography equipment for the use of diagnostic imaging including, interpretation of quality assurance for equipment and imaging studies; execution of radiographic and mammography studies as ordered by providers; and appropriate follow up on abnormal study results with coordination of additional studies as required for regulatory compliance.

Selective Placement Factor:

• Must be registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in both Radiography (R) and Computerized Tomography (CT). Applicants must provide a copy of certification with application.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.