Mammography Technologist

About the Role

The Clinical Mammography Technologist performs mammography procedures on patients and processes the images for interpretation by a Physician.

Responsibilities

• Produce consistently high-quality mammography, breast ultrasound, and related imaging activities.
• Accurately position patients and safely administer imaging services to allow capture of clear and accurate images.
• Demonstrate competencies in mammography, breast ultrasound, breast interventional, and bone densitometry.
• Maintain quality control for both locations to adhere to stringent FDA guidelines.
• Complete and record the hand hygiene logs weekly and quality and safety forms monthly for the Noblesville Bone and Breast Center.
• Perform the EQUIP program for the MQSA guidelines by recording and tracking radiologist and technologist skill levels and performance.
• Maintain pathology results and records appropriately to pass the annual MQSA audit. Communicate pathology results to physician offices and patients.
• Complete information management responsibilities.
• Organize, plan, and conduct activities relating to patient procedures in the Center to ensure smooth operation.
• Appropriately interact with the healthcare team and deliver excellence in customer service.
• Portray a warm, yet professional image of the Center to patients, providers, and the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of team dynamics and contribute to team building for a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Exercise judgment in interpreting and applying policies and procedures to comply with state, federal, and local requirements.
• Participate in continuing education and learning experiences to maintain current knowledge and skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification in radiology and mammography or mammography eligible.
• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association) certification.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or better in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT-Mammography certification (required).
• ARRT-Radiography certification (required).
• BLS – Basic Life Support (required).

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in mammography.
• Breast ultrasound experience.