Mammography Technologist

Overview

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Pay: $39.19/hr

Benefits: Vest vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with RadiologyDepartment policies and procedures.
• Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
• Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustmentsnecessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is
• Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to themanufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notifydesignated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designatedGovernment personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and recordthe problem condition in the trouble call log book.
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on thepatient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform theradiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for andinstitute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requiresresuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Qualifications

• Degree: Certificate.
• Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Certification: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) inthe specialty identified in the TO.
• Experience: One year of experience as a radiologic technologist or in the specialty areaidentified in the TO.

Kako'o Services LLC 

Kako'o Services is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.

We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.

Kako'o Services is an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please click the link to view the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.