Travel Mammography Technologist - $2,971 per week
The Good Life MedStaff, LLC · Cozad, NE · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship
About The Good Life MedStaff
We are a Travel Nursing Agency, connecting compassionate caregivers, who love adventure, with amazing opportunities. We want to bring you to The Good Life!
Responsibilities
- Patient Care & Preparation
- Greet and prepare patients for procedures
- Explain procedures and answer patient questions to ensure comfort and cooperation
- Take patient medical histories relevant to the mammogram procedure
- Mammogram Imaging
- Operate mammography equipment to obtain high-quality images
- Position patients correctly to capture clear and accurate images
- Monitor image quality and retake images if necessary
- Safety & Compliance
- Follow radiation safety guidelines and ALARA principles
- Maintain compliance with FDA MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act) regulations
- Keep accurate records of procedures performed
- Equipment Maintenance & Quality Control
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly quality control checks
- Report equipment malfunctions and assist with maintenance
- Ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning according to standards
- Teamwork & Communication
- Collaborate with radiologists and healthcare providers for image review and diagnosis
- Document findings and maintain detailed patient records
- Participate in continuing education and training sessions
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program
- Certification: Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R) and Mammography (M)
- Experience: Previous experience in mammography preferred but not always required
- Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, technical proficiency with imaging equipment
- Licensure & Certification by State: Most states require licensure or certification for mammography technologists, often through ARRT credentials and additional state-specific requirements.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus