Senior Mammography Technician, Acute

About the role

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Maintains ACR & MQSA accreditations, participates in the surveys, completes the renewal packets and image submissions.
• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations and applicable accreditations.
• Performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures.
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Keeps current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures.
• May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Keeps current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients.
• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
• Completes the renewal packets and image submissions.
• Assures daily work schedule for staff is adequately covered for patient volumes.

Qualifications

• A current radiation operators license is required.
• A graduate of a program in discipline is required.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• ARRT (advanced boards in Mammography) certifications are preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of mammography procedures and equipment.
• Experience with quality control and accreditation processes.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Schedule

Full-Time | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 7:30a - 5:30p