Mammo Tech - Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham is hiring a Mammo Tech for North Tower Imaging. The department provides a range of imaging services, including X-ray, bone density (DEXA), CT, MRI, and ultrasound, with a focus on specialized breast imaging. It is the only department at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham that performs invasive breast procedures. The collaborative team works Monday through Friday, with no evening or weekend shifts, in an environment focused on high-quality patient care. The Mammo Tech provides mammography imaging services, operates equipment, performs related procedures, prepares and positions patients, and selects appropriate anatomic and technical parameters. The role also involves explaining procedures and educating patients about regular mammography and preventive breast health; evaluating images for technical quality; following radiation safety procedures; and ensuring images and documents are submitted promptly and accurately to PACS. The technologist monitors equipment function, reports potential problems or malfunctions, and helps keep department areas clean and orderly. Bone density scans using DEXA equipment may also be performed, if applicable. Available schedules include full-time day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or four 10-hour shifts, as well as PRN work. A bonus of up to $5,000 may be available for eligible full-time positions. Benefits for eligible positions include paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited educational program in Radiologic Technology.
BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
One or more of the following credentials obtained before hire or job transfer: Cardiographic Tech credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); Medical Sonographer credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); or Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credential from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Nice To Haves

Mammography experience preferred.
Bone Density Certification may be required within six months of hire or transfer, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide mammography imaging services.
Operate equipment and perform mammography-related procedures.
Prepare and position patients and select appropriate anatomic and technical parameters.
Explain procedures and educate patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
Develop and evaluate images for technical quality, including density, contrast, definition, and distortion.
Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
Submit high-quality images and documents promptly to PACS, ensuring image quality, correct lead markers, and accurate patient data and history.
Ensure equipment is functioning properly and report potential problems or malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Help maintain clean and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage areas, and other department areas.
Perform bone density scans using DEXA equipment, if applicable.