Multi-Modality Breast Imaging Technologist

Overview

Unified Mammography Services (UMAMS), a subsidiary of Unified Women’s Healthcare, is seeking a Multi-Modality Breast Imaging Technologist for its Mammography office at an affiliated practice in Silver Spring, MD.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive breast imaging procedures, including ultrasound (ensuring correct image capture with the transducer) and 3D digital mammography.
• Explain imaging procedures clearly to patients (both ultrasound and mammography) to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Maintain imaging environments and equipment, including ultrasound machines and mammography units, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to sterilization protocols for ultrasound rooms.
• Evaluate acquired images (ultrasound and mammography) for diagnostic quality and apply analytical skills to review mammographic images, assessing for any technical or anatomical issues.
• Present images and preliminary findings from both ultrasound and mammography to physicians and the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records, including adding relevant medical notes related to both ultrasound and mammography procedures, consents, billing information, and supply monitoring.
• Work closely with other Technologists and Radiologists to ensure the capture of all necessary information and relevant prior imaging for both modalities.
• Review all prior images and reports before completing any ultrasound or mammography examination.
• Utilize PACS, EMR, and other relevant imaging systems for image management, patient information, and reporting.
• Accurately complete all patient information requirements and necessary paperwork associated with both ultrasound and mammography exams.
• Complete administrative tasks to ensure timely interpretation of both ultrasound and mammography exams.
• Ensure timely delivery of imaging results (ultrasound and mammography), escalating to management or a radiologist when results exceed standard turnaround times.
• Support the manager in maintaining MQSA and ACR requirements related to mammography.
• Adhere to and maintain continuing education requirements mandated by MQSA for mammography.
• Verify patient information to ensure accuracy and prevent errors in both ultrasound and mammography procedures.
• Monitor and manage supplies needed for both ultrasound and mammography procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program.
• ARRT Registration R.T.(R) Required.
• ARRT Certification in Mammography (M) Required.
• State Department of Radiation Control License (if applicable).
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a Breast Ultrasound Technologist and Mammography Technologist required.
• Maintain registry status and continuing education.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in PACS and RIS Systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English as required by job duties.
• Must be able to understand and follow safety instructions provided in English.