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To operate mammographic equipment to take x-ray exposures of patients as requested by referring physi-cians.
Essential Functions:
- Greets patient & explains mammographic procedure to patient.
- Reviews patient's medical history prior to performing mammographic procedure & confirms that pa-tient has signed a contrast media consent form if needed.
- Takes x-ray exposures of patient following protocol for intensity of radiation & time of exposure.
- Processes film & inspects images to confirm that images meet requirements of radiologist.
- Maintains equipment & examination room, stores film, & keeps inventory of related supplies.
- Prepares patient files showing such information as patient's name, date of x-ray, referring physician, & number of exposures.
- Prepares & submits reports as by state & federal regulations.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
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Requirements |
Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a Mammography Technologist or registry eligible ARRT advanced certifi-cation in Mammography (must be obtained w/in 6 months of hire) w/ 2 years of recent experience as a Radiological technologist w/ ARRT required. - High school diploma / GED required.
- Specialized training in mammographic technology required.
- Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technology required. - Licensed in appropriate jurisdiction required.
- CPR certification required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as a mammographic technologist w/ the ARRT preferred .
Primary Location: Virginia-Reston
Scheduled Hours (1-40): 0
Shift: Variable
Working Days: PRN hours, 75% travel, Weekdays, weekends, evenings, holidays as needed.
Working Hours Start: 0800
Working Hours End: 1630
Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group: OPEIU - Local 2
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job: Imaging / Radiology
Public Department Name: Radiology
Travel: Yes, 75% of the time
Job Eligible for Benefits: No
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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