Radiographic (Mammography) Technologist

USGP; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

USGP in Portsmouth, VA seeks a Radiologic Mammography Technologist to perform routine and complex breast imaging, including digital and stereotactic procedures. You will manage patient flow in a federal facility, ensure image quality, and coordinate with radiologists using PACS and hospital systems.

The role requires ARRT Mammography certification, an ARRT accredited program, BLS, and at least 12 months of recent diagnostic mammography experience with digital imaging.

Qualifications

• ARRT‑accredited radiologic technology program.
• ARRT in Mammography certification.
• Minimum 12 months’ diagnostic Mammography experience within the last 24 months, including digital imaging.
• ARRT‑M registry membership.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex mammography examinations using digital or analog equipment, including stereotactic imaging and basic ultrasound procedures of the breast.
• Log patient arrivals and departures in the hospital information system, MHS Genesis, MRS and scanner logbooks; send image series to radiologist via PACS.
• Explain procedures to patients, provide compassionate care, correctly position patients, and determine any special preparation required.
• Identify abnormalities or variants; determine need for additional views and recognize changes from prior surgeries or treatments.
• Evaluate image quality and ensure proper patient identification is recorded; correlate history with the requested exam.
• Consult with staff physicians regarding medical history and preliminary diagnosis to ensure accurate examination.
• Maintain and clean mammography equipment per department procedures; perform daily quality control tasks per AC R and manufacturer instructions.
• Initiate repair procedures for equipment malfunctions with designated personnel; document issues in logbooks.
• Differentiate artifacts from pathology and adjust exam parameters per established protocols.
• Observe for adverse reactions to contrast media and communicate any clinical concerns to radiologist; be prepared to initiate emergency measures if needed.
• Stock and maintain adequate supplies for mammography examinations.

Education

ARRT Accredited program

Tools

PACS

MHS Genesis

MRS

Job description

U.S. Got People is searching for Radiologic Mammography Technologists to work various shifts at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, in Portsmouth, VA, providing services to active duty service members.

• Competitive Pay - plus a health and welfare stipend

Qualifications:

• Degree/Education: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Accredited program.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Possess American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Mammography.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of twelve (12) continuous months’ experience within the preceding twenty-four (24) months as a diagnostic Mammography Technologist, to include experience with digital imaging.
• Licensure/Registration: Be a member of the ARRT-M registry.

Job duties may include but are not limited to:

• Perform routine and complex mammography examinations using digital or analog equipment to include stereotactic imaging, mammotomy procedures and basic ultrasound procedures of the breast.
• Log in the arrival and departure of patients in the command’s hospital information system MHS Genesis, mammography record system (MRS) and in the scanner logbooks. Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading via the PACS according to department protocol.
• Receive patients and explain procedures, providing humane and appropriate care and communication to alleviate fear of the examination. Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
• Identify potential abnormalities or normal anatomic variants during the examination and determine the need for additional views of the breasts. Also, recognize anatomic changes created by medical and surgical procedures.
• Evaluate mammograms or other breast images for technical quality, assuring that proper identification is recorded.
• Correlate patient’s clinical history with the requested examination to be performed and obtain the results of previous pertinent diagnostic tests to correlate with the requested study.
• Consult with staff physicians from a variety of specialties regarding the patient's pertinent medical history, preliminary diagnosis, and condition so it correlates with the examination.
• Maintain and clean the mammography equipment on a regular basis in accordance with Radiology Department procedures and protocols.
• Perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to American College of Radiology (ACR), manufacturer and command instructions daily. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel (i.e. Medical Physicist) 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 logbook.
• Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognize equipment limitations. Program the examination, set up the machine and techniques to be used per established protocols.
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and initiate emergency measures for critical situations such as respiratory or cardiac arrest.
• Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required for various mammography examinations or procedures

At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans, and their families, that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as an individual and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility.

USGP is an Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Job Type: Part-time

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed an AART accredited program?

Experience:

• Diagnostic radiology: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ARRT (M) Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portsmouth, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)