ARRT/Mammography Tech

About the role

Maintains a safe mammography environment daily.

• Provides imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages.
• Explains and communicates thoroughly with patients and families.
• Follows safety standards and protocols.
• Ensures patient satisfaction and utilizes AIDET principles.
• Collaborates with other departments and modalities.
• Uses I Care principles for proper patient identification and communication.
• Practices good stewardship with supplies and resources.
• Understands clinical history, supply, and exam charges.
• Fulfills billing practices and correlates clinical history with exams.
• Follows radiation safety practices and dose reduction guidelines.
• Maintains personal qualifications according to ACR/FDA/MQSA requirements.
• Participates in Mammography Quality Control (QC) and documents appropriately.
• Controls and maintains inventory and supplies.
• Instructs and supervises student technologists and new employees.

Qualifications

• Enhanced knowledge in Mammography.
• Specific expertise and skills in mammography patient care.
• Basic anatomy, physiology, and procedural room care relevant to mammography.
• Graduate of a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology.
• Current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Mammography registry eligibility or registration preferred.
• Formal education by an ARRT approved mammography program, including digital imaging.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Compensation for call during off-duty hours.
• Per diem staff must work one holiday and one shift during a 90-day period.
• Notification of unavailability and review of per diem positions if declined repeatedly.
• Two-week notice of resignation required for per diem staff.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Varies based on department needs and coverage requirements.