Mammography Technologist

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.

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 CD's 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

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree/Education: Minimum of an Associates of Applied Science degree in Radiological Technology or completed at least twenty-four (24) months of an American Medical Association (AMA) accredited Radiological Technology course. Training program should be accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Education (JCERT)
• Certifications: ARRT Certification. Completion of Certified Operator Training on specific Prodigy/Lunar (GE)Bone Densitometer equipment within 30 days of hire.
• License: Possess and maintain an active current, valid, and unrestricted license from a US jurisdiction before practicing independently within the defined scope of practice for their specialty.
• Experience: 2 years of mammography experience within the last three years
• CPR Certification: Possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (as accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC))
• US Citizen
• NACI background check

At Decypher we believe that equal opportunity fuels innovation by using the strengths of individual differences. Therefore, we strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decypher is fully committed to a program of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees and will actively carry out all federal and state regulations and executive orders. We apply our equal opportunity policy to all employment decisions.

This position is not authorized for remote/telework