Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)

The Mammography Technologist performs all duties in the Mammography section, including performance of screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, and assisting with interventional breast procedures. Technologist operates independently and without direct supervision in the performance and coordination of mammography exams. The purpose of these exams is to obtain diagnostic studies so that proper diagnosis and treatment may be achieved.

VA Careers - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/I-4ku5UMvWM Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Maintains effective control of the mammography section by coordinating, planning, organizing, and executing the work potential to expedite workflow patterns within the department. Schedules patients for exams and maintains daily log of patients and procedures to be incorporated into statistical management workload profiles. Receives and positions patients for examination. Explains procedures and actions to allay patient fears and secure maximum cooperation. Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms. Assists the radiologist in the performance of interventional procedures, including needle localization, breast biopsy and cyst aspiration. Incumbent makes exposures after the radiologist inserts the localizing needle into the patient. Incumbent also makes radiographs of breast tissue submitted for pathology findings. Performs Quality Control procedures, which may include (but not exclusively) the following: grid alignment and artifacts; mammography equipment phantom and reproducibility; automatic exposure control density and field sensitivity; integrity tests; view box consistency and uniformity; compression test. Responsible for creating, implementing, collecting, critiquing, and preparing all mammography documents/ reports for up-to-date data to ensure that the ACR, FDA and VA mandates are always within the prescribed standards. Technologist will be responsible for submitting annual updates to the ACR to ensure compliance and continued operation of mammography section. Every three years submits hard copy films and associated documents to the ACR. The ACR review data and films will determine if the medical center can continue to operate under its current or renewed license. Recognizes breast anatomy and pathology and adjusts as necessary to ensure that proper identification of breast anatomy is well visualized in order to achieve optimal diagnosis by the radiologist. Keeps abreast of technological advances in the fields of mammography. Maintains ARRT and BCLS license/ certifications. Ensures that the examination rooms and work rooms are kept clean and neat in appearance. Develops and presents management briefing reports specific to the operation of the mammography section. Provides reports of accomplishment, proposals for improved effectiveness and state of equipment. Maximizes efficiency in the number of exposures performed without compromising quality standards. Troubleshoots equipment used in mammography by monitoring the daily, weekly, and quarterly QC procedures, and makes suggestions about needed repairs and/or adjustments. Must recognize and report major equipment malfunctions within a timely manner to Administrative Officer or a BioMed Representative. Coordinates incoming and outgoing films and discs. Dispatches images and reports to outside physicians and hospitals. Maintains a log of all radiographs received from outside sources. Monitors these radiographs to be certain all radiographs on loan are returned in a timely manner to maintain good working relations with outside facilities. Employs up-to-date record keeping and tracking mechanisms. Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm (Monday-Friday) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, 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. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.