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Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC
Mammography Technologist
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What they do
A Radiologic Technician or Technologist operates X Ray, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or CT (Computed Tomography) scan equipment to take diagnostic images of a patient. Works with doctors to obtain specific images necessary for medical diagnosis.
$68,427 / year median in Virginia
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Location:
Fort Belvoir, VA Pay:
$39.19/hrBenefits:
Vest vacation, sick leave, holiday leave,Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability Optional Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan Responsibilities- Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
- Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with RadiologyDepartment policies and procedures.
- Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
- Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustmentsnecessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation isrequired.
- Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
- Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
- As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to themanufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notifydesignated Government personnel of outlying values.
- Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designatedGovernment personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and recordthe problem condition in the trouble call log book.
- Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on thepatient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform theradiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention.