Mammography Technologist

About the role

Responsible for producing high-quality mammograms and radiographs of the breasts. Assists the radiologist in procedures, prepares patients, and maintains a daily work log.

Responsibilities

• Position patients with the x-ray machine and regulate technical factors to produce radiographs.
• Transfer patients to and from the x-ray room using proper safety techniques.
• Select proper technical factors for examinations.
• Develop films by automatic or daylight processing.
• Assist physician in administering opaque media and during needle localization, biopsies, and stereotactic procedures.
• Draw up contrast media for opaque exams using sterile technique.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school for Radiologic Technology.
• Licensed for New York State in Radiologic Technology.
• Advanced Registered in Mammography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Maintain current MQSA requirements.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Previous experience preferred.