Mammography Technologist

Mammography Technologist

Discover Windsong, a diagnostic radiology center of excellence where personalized service, world-class imaging, and compassion meet.

Job Description

• Operate a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under the direction of a physician.
• Conduct radiology exams and document clinically appropriate results for interpretive physicians and records.
• Create a positive patient and customer experience by representing the US Radiology Way.
• Demonstrate the company's values in daily activities.
• Use proper radiation protection and precautions, prepare, and operate mammography equipment.
• Demonstrate use of proper positioning to produce quality mammography studies.
• Operate equipment safely and competently while obtaining high-quality images.
• Maintain required continuing education for both ARRT and MQSA compliance.
• Participate in activities/tasks to maintain compliance and accreditation with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
• Participate in annual inspections and documentation required by MQSA or ACR.
• Demonstrate ability to collect appropriate clinical history and correlate findings with the procedure being performed.
• Ensure that comparison studies are obtained prior to sending the study to a radiologist for interpretation.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, collate processed images, and sequence of exposure and labels appropriately.
• Apply the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Maintain knowledge of, observe, and enforce the safety measures in the Environment of Care.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including documentation of communication method, date, and to whom findings were communicated.
• Complete other tasks and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a 24-month AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology.
• 12 months of previous experience in diagnostic radiology.
• ARRT certification in Radiology and Mammography Certification.
• Applicable State Licensure, where applicable.
• BLS certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits the 1st of the month following your start date.
• 401K with profit sharing beginning day 1 of employment.
• Vacation and PTO days on an accrual basis beginning on your start date.
• 6 paid holidays.
• 4 hours of paid community service or volunteer hours a year.
• Quarterly bonus opportunity for all.
• Annual reviews for merit increases.
• Work-life balance - no on-call or overnights.
• Beautiful spa-like work environment.
• Opportunity to learn and grow your career within Windsong.
• Stable organization with a great reputation in WNY.
• Up to a $5k sign-on bonus for experienced techs.

Physical Requirements

• Basic lifting as required, not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, lift, and walk without restrictions.
• Requires computer-related activities for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, write, and key.