Mammographer Technologist

Job Description

Duties:

• Provides mammography imaging services.

Responsibilities:

• Operates equipment and performs various mammography related procedures. Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Explains procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
• Develops and evaluates the film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and
  distortion.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality,
  correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to
  appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas,
  dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Complexity of Work:

• Within Product of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Skills:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or client accepted.

One or more of the following:

• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer
  date.
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Schedule Notes:

• Interview or Auto Offer: Interview # of Openings: 1 Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Additional Skills/Information: Must have at least one year of experience as a Mammography Technologist. Candidate must have worked in a comprehensive breast center and be proficient in mammographic scanning. Experience with bone density scanning is also preferred.

Hours Per Week: 36.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00