Mammo Technologist

About the Role

As a Mammography Technologist, you will play a vital role in early breast cancer detection by performing high-quality mammographic imaging with precision and compassion. You will expertly operate equipment, meticulously position patients, ensure their comfort, perform quality control, and maintain accurate records. Collaboration with radiologists and adherence to safety and regulatory standards are essential for comprehensive breast health.

Responsibilities

• Properly assess the patient and their abilities to participate in the ordered procedure.
• Provide a clear explanation of the procedure, including duration, process, and what to expect following completion.
• Verify informed consent for and assist physicians with interventional procedures such as needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures.
• Practice aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observe universal precautions.
• Provide patient education as appropriate.
• Select proper equipment, set correct technical factors, follow procedure protocols, and gather proper supplies prior to performing procedures.
• Recognize all radiation safety standards, including "Image Gently" and "Image Wisely," and MR safety standards.
• Understand and follow all rules around radiation protection, including wearing lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure (e.g., CT room, portable exams).
• Obtain clear and complete patient history from the patient and/or patient record, and record that data into the patient record to assist in image interpretation and future encounters.
• Perform quality assessment of images obtained and evaluate equipment issues, reporting assessments to supervisor, manager, or director.
• Ensure all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting a procedure.
• Perform performance and quality tests on equipment as required, including ACR quality requirements.
• Check all supplies for outdates prior to use and report any shortages, variations, or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager, or director for follow-up.
• Use the CHI incident reporting system to report patient injuries, equipment or supply failures, medication reactions or errors, and visitor or personal injuries or exposures.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Program (required upon hire).
• Medical Radiographer license in Nebraska (required upon hire).
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification (required upon hire).
• Registered Technologist in Radiography (ARRT) (required upon hire).
• Registered Technologist in Mammography (required within 12 months of hire).
• Registered Technologist in Computed Tomography (preferred upon hire).

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Midlands, we proudly serve Sarpy County and surrounding areas in Nebraska with patient-focused care. Our facility is designed with the patient viewpoint in mind, creating a more comfortable and less stressful hospital stay. We provide high-quality care in heart and vascular, emergency, surgical, diagnostics/radiology, women's care, home care, orthopedics, and sleep and breathing disorders.

Pay

$30.76 - $45.76 per hour.