Mammography Tech Full time Day

About the Role

The mammography technologist is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies and presenting them for diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients by confirming patient identification, reviewing imaging request, checking for special instructions, and confirming anticipated service with patients.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of imaging procedures and equipment, and answering questions.
• Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts, adjusting compression mechanisms, instructing patient to hold breath, retreating to lead-protected area, adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors, activating equipment to take images, and releasing compression mechanisms.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures, observing mammogram results, determining necessary adjustments for optimum results, retaking mammograms as required, and forwarding completed studies.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized program in Radiologic Technology; Associate’s Degree or above required.
• Connecticut Radiology license.
• ARRT and Mammography Certified.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in the mammography modality preferred, ideally in an acute care setting.

Benefits

• Great benefits package.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Learning environment.
• Excellent team culture.

About the Organization

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated healthcare delivery system comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full-spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We serve nearly 3 million people and are part of a national system focused on patient-first care and supporting colleagues.