Mammography Technologist

Description

Hours | Schedule: Per Diem
Days
Position Summary: Follows established protocols and guidelines while performing a wide variety of diagnostic Mammography procedures using ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis and therapy. Responsible for the production of high quality diagnostic images needed to provide physicians with clinical data to aid in establishing a diagnosis. Explains patient preparation, patient scheduling, procedure instructions and process to patients. Communicates and works with Radiologists and physicians in a manner that improves patient care.

What the Mammography Technologist will do

• Performs Mammography procedures and operate all machines in a safe and proper manner.
• Affords assistance to Radiologists with invasive procedures.
• Communicates exam results, as directed by Radiologist, to Physicians, RNs, and patients.
• Affords assessment and monitoring of patient condition during procedures.
• Performs clerical and support functions associated with Mammography process.
• Organizes and prioritizes work to meet customer needs.
• Helps other colleagues (when appropriate) to ensure short patient wait times.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills, finds ways to better serve customer.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills, to patients, clients, hospital staff, and all radiology staff.
• Helps to maintain adequate supply inventory.

What the Mammography Technologist will need

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiographic Technology.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Certification or re-certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within three months of hire.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, RT(R), and must have current registration in Mammography, RT(M).
• Maintain registry status in compliance with the CE requirements of their certifying organization for the imaging modality in which they perform services.
• One or more years of XR experience.
• Preferred: One or more years of Mammography experience.
• Preferred: Experience working with Meditech, Epic, and Sectra systems.