About this role
Mammography Technologist (DRT – Mammography)
Location: VASDHS & CBOCs | Reports To: Chief/Supervisory Technologist | Schedule: Weekday and variable coverage; on-call as needed
Compensation: $60.00/hr plus $5.09 for Health and Wellness
Position Overview
Perform screening and diagnostic mammography, special views, and needle localizations while ensuring compliance with ACR, MQSA, and VA quality control standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Conduct screening and diagnostic mammograms, magnification views, and assist with localizations.
Uphold stringent QC schedules (daily/weekly/monthly/qtr/annual) and document per ACR and VHA directives; initiate corrective actions for deviations.
Prepare patients, verify histories, educate on procedures; ensure comfort, privacy, and safety.
Optimize positioning and compression to achieve diagnostic image quality with minimal dose.
Transmit studies to PACS; complete documentation in VistA/CPRS; support peer review.
Collaborate on workflow improvements and compliance audits; familiarity with QA platforms (e.g., MagView preferred).
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
ARRT (R) and ARRT (M); California licenses in Radiography and Mammography.
2+ years full-time, current mammography experience within the last 3 years.
Strong QC/MQSA background; BLS; PACS/EMR proficiency.
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.
Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
Other facts
About Aptive
Aptive is a public service delivery partner for the federal government. We harness creativity, technology and human-centered services to improve organizational performance and citizen experience.
We support some of the most innovative and inspiring programs across the government, helping to transform business, connect with people and navigate change. When our clients achieve their goals, more people receive important services, support and information.
Aptive is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Our hundreds of employees across the country are committed to shaping the future, as we have for the last decade.
∙ 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 Top Workplace (The Washington Post)
∙ 2024 Patriot Employer of the Year (DAV)
∙ 2024 CEO of the Year (mid-size business category) (WashingtonExec)
∙ 2021 Best Places to Work in Virginia (Virginia Business)
∙ 2020 Small Business Government Contractor of the Year (Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce)
∙ 2020 Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal)
∙ 2020 Vet100 Honoree – Institute for Veterans and Families
What you'll do
- The Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammography, ensuring compliance with quality control standards. They also prepare patients, optimize imaging techniques, and document procedures accurately.
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