Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Mammography

The Mammography Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist performs very difficult and highly specialized radiographic examinations of the breast (mammography) utilizing a variety of specialized procedures that require precise positioning and produces quality results. They operate independently and without direct supervision as the technologist responsible for the performance and coordination of all mammography procedures and performs screening and diagnostic mammography examinations.

Duties include but are not limited too: Providing education, support, and continuity of care for patients undergoing diagnosis and management of breast abnormalities. Working closely with the breast imaging radiology team from the point the biopsy is recommended, scheduled, performed, to their surgical treatment and any additional treatments as needed. Assist in the coordination of care directed by the breast imaging radiologist, patient's providers and assist in scheduling of tests. Acts as physician or technologist liaison with internal and outside facility interactions. Assists breast imaging radiologists during interventional breast procedures as needed. Communicates results of procedures with the patients, answers patient questions knowledgably and helps facilitate next step of patient care after consultation with the radiologist. Serves as a clinical liaison for newly diagnosed breast cancer patient. Capable of utilizing an on-line breast cancer risk assessment model to determine life-time risk of breast cancer to help triage need for additional screening modalities. Acts as a patient advocate, educates and provides emotional support to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients throughout the process of treatment and recovery. Evaluates practice of self and others against standards of practice and relevant regulations (i.e., The Joint Commission, MQSA, OHSA, professional organizations, etc.) and takes action to improve compliance. Maintains pathology results from biopsies utilizing the mammography tracking software. Collaborates with Chief of Breast Imaging and Supervisor Breast Imaging to plan, develop, implement, market, and evaluate new or expanded programs and services. Provides pre and post procedure patient education. Assists radiologist in advanced/complex interventional procedures. Total Rewards: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): 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 Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 688-270117-F 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.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.