Lead Diagnostic Radiology Technician (Mammography)

This position is located in the Radiology Department-Mammography section at Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversees technical competency of staff Mammography Technologists and ensures 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 outlined 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. Maintains records of every abnormal result and ensures appropriate and timely follow-up is obtained, requiring health record audits, meticulous record keeping, and professional staff interface.
• Plays a 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 to stimulate overall understanding, coordination, and support for a cooperative effort to encourage breast cancer screening.
• Develops and maintains working relationships 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 against the performance targets set in the Plan.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• 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.
• 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 policy.
• 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.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• Direct deposit is required for payment.
• This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. Applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
• Prior to appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

Qualifications

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).

Basic Requirements

• Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. This includes:
  • Successful completion of an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education.
  • Certification as radiographers in their field.
• Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to January 13, 1986, who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification from a licensed practitioner.
• Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after January 13, 1986, who 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 practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field, provided they show evidence of training, experience, and competence.

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.

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 accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals or by the American Osteopathic Association at the time of education or training.

Minimum Qualifications, GS-0647-10

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following type of work and/or tasks: operating radiology and mammography equipment for diagnostic imaging, including interpretation of quality assurance for equipment and imaging studies; execution of radiographic and mammography studies as ordered by providers; and appropriate follow-up on abnormal study results with coordination of additional studies as required for regulatory compliance.

Selective Placement Factor

Applicants must be registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in both Radiography (R) and Mammography (M). Applicants must provide a copy of certification with their application.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at https://www.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/.