Lead Diagnostic Radiology Technician (Mammography)

Lead Mammography Technician:

• Applies in-depth knowledge of principles and techniques of mammography to perform screening diagnostic and invasive mammography with accuracy precision and high quality. This includes overseeing performing and being responsible for all technical requirements and quality assurance measures as required by the FDA ACR Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act of 1998 (MQSA) and other mammography accrediting agencies as well as the overall cleanliness and organization of the mammography suite and associated equipment.
• Oversee technical competency of staff Mammography Technologist and ensure accreditation requirements are met for standard and specialized views and tomosynthesis in mammography. Assists radiologist (or other qualified health care provider) in performance of needle localizations cyst aspirations needle biopsies and other rapidly developing areas of mammography as needed. Assures and adheres to sterile techniques. Performs post-operative specimen exams of breast biopsies and post-stereotactic biopsy images.
• Interprets examination requests accurately; recognizes mammograms which illustrate the lesion and develops them through control of contrast density etc. to optimize their clarity for diagnostic use; and recognizes when additional scans or different positions are needed to fully illustrate the lesion.
• Independently determines the need for compression views magnification views or other standard/ specialized views as outlines in departmental policy.

• Plans develops implements maintains and evaluates a comprehensive program designed to promote breast cancer screening. Performs overall case management of all breast health problems including tracking of abnormal results from breast cancer screening tests. This will involve maintaining records of every abnormal result and ensuring that appropriate and timely follow-up is obtained. This will require health record audits meticulous record keeping and professional staff interface. Plays key role in follow-up of patients and outcome analysis in conjunction with the radiologist and/or other departments as required by the FDA and/or its certified agents.
• Develops breast imaging protocols in conjunction with the supervising Radiologist.
• Maintains appropriate databases for the planning development and evaluation of a comprehensive breast health case management system. Identifies and stimulates the adoption of specific measures for strengthening and improving the quality of breast health data.
• Establishes contacts to provide and receive information in order to stimulate the overall understanding coordination and support for a cooperative effort to encourage breast cancer screening.
• Develops and maintains working relationship with appropriate agencies individuals and public private groups concerned with breast cancer prevention and control.
• Complies with Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) targets for mammography as measured up against the performance targets set in the Plan.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Direct Hire Authority.

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently temporarily or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment the employee will be subject to adverse actions up to and including removal from Federal service.

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Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Basic Requirement(s)
Individual Occupational Requirements
General Schedule Qualification Standards - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Series 0647

Note: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially they must (1) have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and its accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements:

1. Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine osteopathy dentistry podiatry or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others.
2. Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program provided that such persons show evidence of training experience and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency.

Specialized Experience:

• Experience in the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of radiologists or other medical officers to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and treatment. OR
• Education and Training: Qualifying educational programs for radiography and radiation therapy technology are available in accredited colleges universities hospitals medical schools or postsecondary technical or vocational schools. Education or training from programs based in hospitals must have been from those hospitals that were accredited at the time of the education or training by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals or by the American Osteopathic Association.

• Must be registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in both Radiography (R) and Computerized Tomography (CT). Applicants must provide a copy of certification with application.