Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a POTENTIAL opportunity for a Radiologic Technologist (Mammography) at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Mountain Home, Idaho.

Position Requirements:

• Degree/Education: Must have Associates or completion from a two year radiography program
• Experience: must have 12 months of full-time experience within the past 24 months in a setting corresponding to the requirements of this TO.
• Current registration as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• BLS through American Heart Association

Duties:

• Receive patients explain procedures and provide appropriate care. Correctly position the patient for the examination and make adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
• Operate mammography units to include stereotactic breast biopsy unit.
• Receive and interpret requests or instructions for mammography exams.
• Perform daily, monthly, quarterly and annual quality control inspections on all mammography units and film processors. Perform daily warmups of all mammography units. Maintain mammography film files and hang films for comparison.
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms to include spot compressions and magnification views when necessary. Set up and assist radiologists with needle localization and stereotactic breast biopsy procedures.
• Identify abnormalities and determine need for additional mammography views per department protocol (either before or after consulting with department radiologists). Notify physician of significant exams requiring immediate attention.
• Maintain and clean mammography units, film processor, and cassettes on a regular basis in accordance with Radiology department, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) standards. Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required for mammography exams and procedures. Recommend necessary monthly repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded.
• Make minor adjustments on equipment. Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognize electronic equipment limitations. Program the examination equipment. Set up the machine and scanning techniques to be employed. Perform all mammography examinations according to department protocols.
• Recognize the need for and institute necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Position offers:

• Full-time opportunity
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K
• Opportunity to care for Military Families

For More Information Contact:

Laura Hatcher

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer. 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

Location : Location

US-ID-Mountain Home

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Laura Hatcher

Direct phone number

3147444156

Recruiter : Email

Laura_Hatcher@spectrumhealth.com

Remote / Work from home available?

No

Spectrum Healthcare Resources