Lead Mammography Technologist

Trinity Health•Ft. Lauderdale, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Mammography technologists operate a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under the direction of a physician. They explain the procedure to patients, position and immobilize the patient's breast in the unit, and observe the scanning process.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent is required
Graduate from an accredited school of Radiography is required
Current continuing education in mammography required
Ability to effectively prioritize work and work under stressful situations.
Ability to function in staff technologist role is required
Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training.
Current Florida CRT license required
Current ARRT and ARRT Mammography [R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)]registry required. If not Registered in Mammography at hire, must be within 90days of hire.
Current BLS certification is required

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience as a Radiology Technologist is preferred

Responsibilities

Checks all images for proper identification, positioning, coning, markers, technologist initials, and good technical quality according to filming standards.
Ensures that all requisitions are signed, that history information contain appropriate and relevant clinical information and stickers are used appropriately.
Maintains licensure requirements and continuously improves technical skills through individual or class instruction.
Monitors processor performance daily through sensitometry procedures.
Maintains accurate patient records and charges.
Operates properly and demonstrate understanding of all mammography and bone densitometry equipment and computed radiograph, direct radiographs, and PACS.