Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)

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

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/.