*Monday - Friday, 0600 – 1800, No Federal Holidays or Weekends, 40-hour Work Week*

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. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).

DESCRIPTION

Decypher is seeking a Radiology Technologist (Mammography Technologist) to support the contract in San Diego, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.

• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and

procedures.

• Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.

• Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.

• Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.

• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.

• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.

• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call logbook.

• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Certificate.

• Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

• Certification: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in Mammography

• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a radiologic technologist or in the radiologic technologist Mammography field. (preferred)