Description

American Traveler is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a 13-week travel assignment in a remote Alaska facility, performing diagnostic and screening mammography exams across all patient age groups.

Details

• Remote facility located in Yukon Kuskokwim region of Alaska
• Diagnostic imaging department performing mammography, including routine screening and specialized diagnostic views
• Patient population spans all ages, from newborn through geriatric
• Day shift schedule
• Orientation takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years post-graduation experience preferred
• Current ARRT (R)(M) registration or equivalent required
• Current BLS certification required
• Initial training in digital mammography and tomosynthesis required
• Meets current MQSA requirements, including 15 breast CEUs within 36 months and 200 mammography exams within 24 months preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist program with dedicated mammography training preferred; current ARRT registration may be accepted in lieu
• Recent x-ray experience preferred; Fuji experience preferred
• DOB and SSN required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Performs mammography examinations including routine screening and specialized diagnostic views, corroborating patient clinical history with procedure and coordinating follow-up as appropriate
• Evaluates images for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and performs QA/QC duties per department standards
• Transfers imaging to PACS and other workstations and maintains archival data storage
• Assists radiologists and attending physicians as required, including verifying informed consent and applying aseptic techniques during procedures
• Applies radiation protection principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff and other healthcare professionals as requested
• Performs clerical and receptionist duties as needed to support full department coverage
• Advocates for routine breast cancer screening for patients and prepares and sends exam conclusion letters
• Competency documentation is required upon arrival, including IV/central line site care, fall precautions, age-specific competencies, abuse/neglect, pain management, restraints and seclusion, blood transfusions, and current BLS
• A medication calculation math test (adult and pediatric) must be completed upon arrival and prior to working
• Hospital housing is provided in shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces; male or female units only, no dogs allowed; travelers coordinate directly with the facility
• Flight reimbursement is available at economy level; a detailed flight and luggage receipt must be submitted to American Traveler Staffing for reimbursement processing
• Flight itinerary must be provided one week before the start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival but does not provide return transportation pickup