Mammography Technician

About Us

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital serving rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, our personnel deliver the highest quality of care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician's orders.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered.
• Monitor patient condition continually and report/respond to changes in status as appropriate.
• Assist physicians with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.
• Prepare equipment and supplies; select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures on equipment; troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions.
• Ensure compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations and applicable accreditations.
• Position patient and perform imaging procedures, biopsies, stereotactic, and special procedures.
• Analyze results and identify issues with imaging quality; take appropriate action to resolve, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
• Stay current with BiRad and follow up on all patients.

Requirements

• Associate's degree preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline – Required.
• Kentucky State Radiation Operator License.
• ARRT certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, including tailored options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Financial protection: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial and career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well-being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.