Mammo Tech - Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

1h•Onsite

About The Position

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham North Tower Imaging offers a range of imaging services, including X-ray, bone density (DEXA), CT, MRI, and ultrasound with a strong focus on specialized breast imaging. This department is unique at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham for performing invasive breast procedures. The collaborative team works Monday through Friday with no evening or weekend shifts in an environment committed to high-quality patient care.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Cross accepted.
One or more of the following required: Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, or Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Graduate of an accredited educational program in Radiologic Technology required.

Nice To Haves

Bone Density Certification may be required within 6-months of hire or transfer date (if applicable)
Mammography Experiences Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide mammography imaging services.
Operate equipment and perform various mammography related procedures.
Prepare and position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
Explain procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
Develop and evaluate the film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.
Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
May perform bone density scans using DEXA equipment, if applicable.