Mammography Technologist

Mammography Technologist

Position Objective: Performs screening and diagnostic mammographic procedures in accordance with established ACR and FDA safety and quality standards and the special needs of patients.

Job Description

• Acquires mammographic images; verifies demographic and technical information in accordance with ACR guidelines, obtains required patient information regarding mammography history, checks technical quality of films.
• Completes procedures while maintaining quality of work within an established time frame.
• Constantly assesses patients' condition during biopsy procedure, administers first aid as required, assists physicians in performing the biopsy procedure, administers post-biopsy care and provides explanation of post-biopsy care to patient.
• Provides radiation protection to all patients in compliance with prescribed safety standards, attends required course in radiation safety.
• Performs necessary quality assurance testing on the mammography equipment and maintains appropriate records as required.
• Confers with supervisor to recommend changes, report problems and provide feedback to improve patient care, technical quality, and clerical functions.
• Monitors supplies in assigned work area and notifies supervisor when shortages occur.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Universal Manager/Epic processes.
• Other duties as assigned: entering mammographic data, biopsy results, pending studies and mammography letters.
• Consistently demonstrates exceptional customer service as instructed in the ICARE service excellence framework.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a two-year radiological technology program in an AMA approved educational institution.
• Mammography registry required.
• Current Registry in specific Imaging Modality (ARRT or ARDMS).
• Licensed in the State of Maryland.
• Maintains current license, CMEs.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year).
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance benefits.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid holidays, disability, and life/AD&D for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs and more.

Pay Range

$30-$50 USD.