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Diagnostic Radiologic Tech Mammography

Stockton, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$110K/yr - $126K/yr

3+ years exp

The VA Northern California Health Care System is seeking a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) - Mammography to join their Diagnostic Imaging Service in Stockton, CA. The role involves performing routine to moderately complex radiographic examination procedures to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operates independently and without direct supervision as a Diagnostic Radiological Mammography Technologist responsible for the performance and coordination of diagnostic radiology examinations and procedures at VA Northern California HCS, Radiology Department

Primarily operates mammography equipment to provide diagnostic images for the diagnostic interpretations by a radiologist

Secondarily performs routine to moderately complex radiographic examination and procedures using diagnostic x-ray equipment

Operates and displays a greater in-depth background, expertise and extensive skill in the use and operation of x-ray control consoles, tube assemblies and lock systems in order to perform diagnostic and interventional procedures for mammography

Understands and capably demonstrates the various and multiple mammography position for standardized projections

Performs a full range of general radiology imaging studies, for example, chest abdomen and extremity images

Responsible to the radiologists, lead technologist, and chief technologist for the quality and quantity of mammographic and radiographic exams performed in order to assure a high level of acceptability of radiographs while minimizing patient dosage and reducing costs

Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self. This is achieved by the use of lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lined walls and collimation

The technologists to assure compliance to radiation regulations wear film badges

The incumbent must also be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the medical center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed

Schedules exams in the appropriate order when multiple procedures are requested

Enters patients as no-shows when he/she fails to keep their scheduled appointment

Works with work-list management portion of the HIS-RIS interface and case edits patients in VISTA

Properly identifies the patient and the image

Uses left and right markers. This is essential so that mistaken identity does not occur

The technologist must be certain that the patient ID band and the request are identical

Responsible to explain exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done as well as any adverse reactions, if any, are possible

May be required by procedure or patient's condition to monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Responsible for Quality Assurance, including but not limited to: 1. Match outside films with VA films and submit for dictation. 2. File and tracking of outside films for comparison. 3. Ensure required information is entered into the mammography database and is in concurrence with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)

Responsible for cleanliness and stocking adequate levels of supplies in assigned areas

Must report equipment malfunctions in a timely manner to the supervisor

In the absence of the supervisor, enters a work order to Biomedical Engineering Service for repairs

Incumbent must be professional, cooperative and be able to work with other employees

Qualification

ARRT certificationMammography certificationRadiation safety practicesDiagnostic imaging proceduresPatient positioningCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Certification: All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R)

Education: Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program, evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE)

DRTs that require a certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions

Physical Requirements: A physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position

Knowledge of Current Radiologic Technology Practice: To be creditable, experience must have demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (also referred to as clinical competencies) associated with current radiologic technology practice

Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level

Preferred

Preferred experience - 3 years in DRT Mammography

Benefits

The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)