Mammography Technologists - San Diego, CA

Paycom; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Wander Staffing is seeking a Mammography Technologist for Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA 92134. The assignment is long-term and 100% on-site with a pay rate of $48.50 per hour. This role requires ARRT-M certification and a JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program.

Applicants must have at least one year of recent radiologic/mammography experience and BLS certification. Shifts are Mon-Fri, typically 8.5 or 11 hours, with a two-week cap of 80 hours.

Qualifications

• Certificate from a JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program.
• ARRT (M) certification.
• Minimum one year of experience within the past two years as a radiologic technologist or mammography technologist.
• BLS (must meet NMCSD BLS requirements).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures.
• Follow radiation safety policies and Radiology Department procedures.
• Position patients correctly, make the technical adjustments each exam requires, and determine whether any special patient preparation is needed.
• Process digital images and send the appropriate image series to the radiologist for interpretation, following MTF protocol.
• Document all procedures and maintain records per MTF policy.
• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control per the manufacturer and MTF policy.
• Recognize artifacts and equipment errors, and notify designated Government staff of outlying values.
• Start repair calls for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government staff, reporting the problem to the Biomedical Repair Section, and recording it in the trouble call logbook.
• Watch for and report to the radiologist any symptoms caused by an adverse reaction to contrast media, and any other condition that needs the radiologist’s attention.
• Recognize when a patient needs resuscitation due to cardiac or respiratory arrest, and start emergency measures.

Education

Certificate from a JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program

ARRT (M) certification

BLS certification (NMCSD requirements)

Job description

Job Title and Brief

Job Details: Job Location: Naval Medical Center San Diego - San Diego, CA 92134, Salary Range: $48.50 - $48.50 Hourly, Mammography Technologists Needed at Naval Medical Center San Diego

LOCATION

• Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134
• 100% on-site

COMPENSATION

• Rate: $48.50/hr
• W2 position

SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday, between 06:00 and 20:00
• Shifts are normally 8.5 or 11 hours, including an unpaid 30- or 60-minute lunch
• No more than 80 hours per two-week period

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Long-term
• Note: The duration of the contract is between the government and Wander Staffing. As with any position, if life requires you to leave, please provide a 60-day notice.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate from a JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program
• ARRT (M) certification
• Minimum one (1) year of experience within the past two (2) years as a radiologic technologist or mammography technologist
• BLS (must meet NMCSD BLS requirements)

DUTIES

• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures
• Follow radiation safety policies and Radiology Department procedures
• Position patients correctly, make the technical adjustments each exam requires, and determine whether any special patient preparation is needed
• Process digital images and send the appropriate image series to the radiologist for interpretation, following MTF protocol
• Document all procedures and maintain records per MTF policy
• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control per the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors, and notify designated Government staff of outlying values
• Start repair calls for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government staff, reporting the problem to the Biomedical Repair Section, and recording it in the trouble call logbook
• Watch for and report to the radiologist any symptoms caused by an adverse reaction to contrast media, and any other condition that needs the radiologist’s attention
• Recognize when a patient needs resuscitation due to cardiac or respiratory arrest, and start emergency measures

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Wander Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in providing services or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.