Mammogram Radiology Technician

Federal Medical Center Carswell, Texas

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Central Time  

Monday through Friday,  

Weekends and Holidays off.  

Start Date: As soon as clearance is received from the facility 

• Review all mammography imaging requests, checking for special instructions and confirming studies based on physician orders for all AIC patients. 

• Perform digital breast screening mammograms. 

• Provide the AIC patient education on screening and mammography testing to ensure understanding of risk and adverse reactions that may be possible, if any. 

• Monitor AIC patient conditions and vital signs, recognize allergic reactions and initiate emergency response, if needed, to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 

• Conduct mammography studies, including but not limited to: 

• Positioning breasts 

• Adjusting compression mechanisms 

• Instructing the AIC patient to hold breath 

• Retreating to lead protected area 

• Adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors 

• Activating equipment to take image  

• Releasing compression mechanisms 

• Repairing for next positioning and view. 

• Maintain production and quality of mammograms, including but not limited to: 

• Following established standards and procedures 

• Developing mammograms 

• Observing mammogram results 

• Determining necessary adjustments for optimum results 

• Retaking mammograms as required 

• Forwarding completed studies to FMC staff or licensed radiologists for interpretation. 

• Ensure that all applicable policies, procedures and protocols related to mammography services are current and available for FMC staff and physicians. 

• Assist with collection and data analysis of the AIC patient procedures 

• Perform and help implement quality assurance/ quality improvement related to breast imaging screenings and diagnostic mammography testing to support the accreditation of the FMC's breast imaging program. 

• Ensure proper operation of mammography equipment by completing: 

• Preventive maintenance 

• Instructions 

• Troubleshooting malfunctions 

• Requesting repairs 

• Maintaining equipment inventories 

• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards, procedures and regulations.  

• Document AIC patient mammogram services consistent with BOP medical record policies 

Education and Experience 

• Education: The contractor must posses  

• Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school;  

• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified; and  

• The ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or  

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT). 

• Experience: Must have a minimum of one year of experience asRadiology Technologist (Mammogram). 

• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross