Mammography Technologist

About the role

Maintains compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act and all Federal, State and Regional regulations. Performs exams, and prepares and maintains records and files in accordance with ACR and MQSA established practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Delivers excellent patient care by demonstrating compassion, thoroughly explaining procedures to patients, providing patient comfort, answering patient questions and completing exams in a timely manner
• Prepares patient for Imaging exams by reviewing provider orders and notes, confirming correct exam to be performed, accurately assessing patient’s needs, positioning patient appropriately for exam and providing patient education
• Performs quality exams by operating applicable Imaging equipment competently including data acquisition, image manipulation and reconstruction, and quality control measures to ensure optimal quality diagnostic images and monitoring patient throughout the exam
• Maintains accurate patient records by completing correct and timely entries in all electronic health systems (i.e. HIS/RIS, PHA, PACS) and department specific programs
• Practice accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work in a calm manner. Anticipates work to be done and seeks to assist others, maximizing productivity in both patient care and non-patient care departmental tasks
• Stay current in the field by enhancing personal professional skills and knowledge through CEUs, self-study, research and dialogue, ensuring competency in all assigned exams
• Orient and train new employees

Requirements

• ARRT (R)(M) - ARRT registration in Radiology and Mammography
• Must be enrolled in NH+C RQI program for BLS certification and complete the requirements within 90 days of enrollment
• Must remain current (complete quarterly assignments prior to the end of each calendar quarter)
• Complete required de-escalation and crisis prevention training upon hire and on an annual basis, including adherence to NH+C reporting standards, preparedness protocols, and response procedures
• Workplace Violence education in New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter

Qualifications

• ARRT (R)(M) - ARRT registration in Radiology and Mammography
• Minimum two years mammography experience

Skills

Required: ARRT (R)(M) - ARRT registration in Radiology and Mammography

Preferred: ARRT (R)(M) - ARRT registration in Radiology and Mammography and minimum two years mammography experience

Benefits

• Shift differential pay in addition to base wage
• Paid time off accrued starting with first paycheck
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (discount plan)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Pension plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match
• Optional 457(b) retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness eligibility (PSLF + MN state programs for qualifying roles)
• Employer-provided certifications and continuing education

Schedule

Varying weekday hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Pay

The hourly wage range for this position is $39.48–$55.73. This range reflects the base wage for this position. A starting wage floor of $43.19 per hour is currently in effect for this position. This rate reflects our current compensation practices and may be adjusted in the future in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.