Per Diem Mammo Tech

Yale New Haven Health•New London, CT

About The Position

The Mammo Tech performs radiologic procedures at a technical level and takes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. The role produces quality films and performs mammography-related duties, including maintaining mammography quality control and overseeing mammography quality. Employees are expected to understand and support the organization’s vision and mission and demonstrate its values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. The position obtains and assesses relevant patient clinical information, positions patients, selects appropriate techniques, and produces diagnostic-quality images. It supports efficient patient flow and accurate, timely documentation; assists with needle localization and, where applicable, stereotactic exams; coordinates breast specimens with the operating room; and safely operates mammography equipment. The technologist maintains MQSA quality assurance and quality control, follows patient-safety and bloodborne-pathogen procedures, keeps current on methods and procedures, and works collaboratively with staff, radiologists, and ambulatory care center off-site teams. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, graduation from an accredited radiography program, at least six months of hands-on mammography experience, completion of formal radiological technology training at an AMA-approved school, and eligibility for ARRT registration. A current Connecticut radiologic technology license and BLS are required. Mammography certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire. The position also requires maintaining CME standards, completing at least 15 CEUs every three years and 200 exams every two years, and keeping required vaccinations, immunizations, and mandatory in-services current.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
At least six months of hands-on experience in mammography.
Successful completion of formal radiological technology training at an AMA-approved school.
Meet requirements for ARRT registration.
Current Connecticut license in radiologic technology.
Maintain CME standards.
BLS required.
Mammography certification required within 18 months of hire.
Maintain at least 15 CEUs every three years and complete 200 exams every two years.
Maintain required vaccinations, immunizations, and mandatory in-services.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in mammography.
Bone density experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain and assess patients’ pertinent clinical information.
Position patients to obtain quality images and maintain a low technical callback rate.
Set appropriate techniques and technical factors to ensure diagnostic-quality images.
Develop films in accordance with MQSA/ACR quality-control standards, including correct marker placement and patient identification.
Facilitate efficient patient flow.
Complete patient documentation accurately and promptly, including exam charging, insurance, and privacy documentation.
Assist radiologists with needle localization procedures.
Maintain and take responsibility for all aspects of MQSA quality assurance and quality control.
Coordinate with the operating room regarding breast specimens.
Perform and assist with stereotactic exams, if applicable.
Safely operate mammography equipment.
Follow procedures for safe patient interactions and body mechanics.
Follow safety procedures for bloodborne pathogens.
Work with ambulatory care center off-site staff to maintain effective working relationships.
Keep current on new methods and procedures.
Use critical-thinking skills to solve daily problems and remain flexible when working with coworkers, radiologists, and changing circumstances.
Maintain a minimum of 15 CEUs every three years, complete 200 exams every two years, and keep necessary vaccines, immunizations, and mandatory in-services current.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to support smooth department or unit operations.