Mammography Tech

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a POTENTIAL opportunity for a civilian Mammography Technologist at BAMC Fort Sam Houston San Antonio, TX.

 

Job Requirements:

• Degree/Education: Graduated from an accredited program or military equivalent program in order to meet the education requirements established for the certification(s) listed below. Any Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements are the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be obtained at no cost to the Government.
• Experience: Contract HCWs shall have a minimum of two (2) years experience within the last five (5) years providing services as a certified Mammo Technologist. Contract HCWs shall also have a minimum of six (6) months experience within the last five (5) years providing services as a breast sonographer.
• Licensure/Registration: shall have and maintain a current Medical Radiologic Technologist license.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Contract HCWs shall have and maintain a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification as a Mammo Technologist.

Duties: 

• Independently performs routine and diagnostic mammography exams, breast ultrasounds and breast ultrasound-guided biopsies, magnetic and radioactive seed placements using mammography or ultrasound guidance, and wire localizations using mammography or ultrasound guidance.
• Performs all mammography Quality Control (QC) tests in accordance with the American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines and adheres to radiation safety procedures in accordance with the MTF policies.
• Possesses a detailed understanding of diseases of the breast, surrounding tissues and other areas to accomplish effective mammography exams.
• Assists Radiologists in scheduling and performing needle localizations, stereotactic biopsies, and woman actograms.
• Confers with Radiologists and physicians from a variety of specialties, as needed to correlate relevant diagnosis, history, and requested examinations.
• Examinations/Procedures
  • Reviews medications/medical conditions in accordance with MTF policies, prior to scheduling an appointment, and determines if any special patient preparation is required.
• Discusses procedures with patients at time of scheduling.
• Correctly positions patients for the examinations and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination.
  • Identifies abnormalities during examinations and determines the need for additional views in accordance with MTF procedures.
  • Processes digital images and submits appropriate image series to Radiologists for interpretation/reading, in accordance with MTF protocols.
  • Documents all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policies.
  • Observes and reports any symptoms that have direct bearing on the patient's condition to Radiologists.
  • Recognizes the need for, and institutes the necessary emergency measures for, situations in which an individual may require medical attention.
  Equipment/Supplies
  • Performs system calibrations and quality control tasks in accordance with the manufacturer’s and MTF policies.
  • Recognizes artifacts and equipment errors and notifies designated Government personnel of outlying values.
  • Initiates repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying appropriate personnel.
  • Reports problems to the biomedical repair section and records the condition in the trouble call logbook.

 This position offers:

• Full-time opportunity, 40 hours per week
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave
•  Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k 

FMI Contact:

Laura Hatcher

314-744-4156 

laura_hatcher@spectrumhealth.com

 

Company Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/AA/Disability/Vet

US-TX-San Antonio
Laura Hatcher
3147444156
Laura_Hatcher@spectrumhealth.com
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