Mammography Technologist

3 weeks ago


Lackland Air Force Base, United States Decypher Full time

Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).

DESCRIPTION

Decypher is seeking Mammography Technologists to support JBSA - Lackland, in San Antonio, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Receive patients and provide appropriate care. This may include scheduling, reception of the patient, uploading and/or burning CDs for patients and accomplishing procedural instructions. Determine if any patient preparation is required for special mammography procedures
* Perform daily cleaning and warm-ups of all mammography units. Perform daily, monthly, quarterly and annual quality control inspections on all mammography units and radiologist reading stations film processors
* Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms to include spot compressions and magnification views when necessary. Correctly position patient and make adjustments as necessary for the required examination. Set up and maintain a sterile field and assist radiologists in ultrasound and along with special procedures
* Coordinate with BAMC general surgery nurse, and mammography nurse along with enter order into Military Health System Genesis (MHSG) for all positive biopsy cases, to assure referral and orders are entered into MHSG
* Prepare weekly biopsy schedule for mammography radiologist and staff

QUALIFICATIONS

* ARRT Certification
* Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
* 2 years of mammography experience within the last three years
* Basic Life Support
* US Citizen
* NACI background check