Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Mammography

Advanced Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist – Mammography

Base pay range: $88,253.00/yr – $/yr

Summary – Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT) – Mammography position assigned to the Michael

E. DeBakey VA Medical Center – Radiology Service – Mammography section.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship;
  Non-citizens only if no qualified citizens available.
• English language proficiency required.
• Completion of at least 24 months full‑time diagnostic radiologic technology program (associate degree or certificate accredited by JRCERT or equivalent).
  ARRT certification (R) required.
• Advanced ARRT certification required for mammography assignments.
• Advanced certification indicates independent operation and demonstrated clinical competency.
• Mammography specialties require specific knowledge of breast imaging modalities, magnification and implant views, FDA guidelines, MQSA, and mammography quality standards act.
• Experience:
  
  at least one year equivalent to next lower grade level (GS‑08) with demonstrated clinical competencies.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities: patient balancing, relevant medical record gathering, contraindication assessment, basic first aid, aseptic techniques, and universal precautions.
• Physical requirements:
  
  typical for occupation; may require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing; may require personal protective equipment and annual TB screening as conditions of employment.

Duties

• Perform complex mammography radiographic exams: screening and diagnostic mammography exams.
• Maintain quality and quantity of imaging examinations and ensure proficiency and compliance with all service, facility, and accreditation standards for breast imaging.
• Assist with organization and management of a comprehensive QA/QC program within the breast imaging section; support department during annual FDA/MQSA inspections.
• Collaborate with technologists, radiologists, clinicians, and clerical staff to assure optimum QC, efficient coordination, high quality diagnostic exam results, and patient satisfaction.
• Monitor and coordinate annual and semi‑annual equipment inspections and preventative maintenance with Biomedical Engineering; review and act upon recommendations.
• Support continuing education and certification monitoring for all breast imaging personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular increases; authorized sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance (not authorized).
• Paid time off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (13–26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays).
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment (birth, adoption, foster care).
• Childcare subsidy: eligible for full‑time employees with total income below $144,000 (up to 25% of childcare costs).
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care coverage; many federal insurance programs available into retirement.

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