Full Time - Days Shift - Mammographer I - Breast Center Department

UNC Health•Rocky Mount, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammographer I produces radiographic and diagnostic studies, including mammograms, under the clinical direction of a Radiologist. The role is responsible for image quality, patient care and safety, sterile technique, and educating staff and students. It also supports other activities necessary for departmental operations. The Mammographer must meet current MQSA (FDA) regulations for a practicing mammographer. This is a full-time, onsite position in the Breast Center at Nash UNC Health Care. The schedule is a day job, with 40 standard hours per week.

Requirements

Associate degree in Other.
Graduation from an accredited school or program of Radiologic Technology.
Must be registered in mammography within 12 months of hire.
Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), with up-to-date continuing education credits.
Current advanced certification in Mammography through ARRT.
Must meet current MQSA (FDA) regulations for a practicing mammographer.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Radiographer and/or Mammographer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce routine and specialized, portable, and surgical radiographs, mammograms, and other specialized studies.
Obtain patient history and examination data, assess for contraindicating conditions, review the Radiologist’s report, and prepare patients and rooms for procedures.
Administer contrast by direct injection or IV line; take and monitor vital signs; and perform venipuncture.
Apply shielding, supportive, and immobilization devices; adjust and control equipment; review images for clinically acceptable results; and release patients.
Apply radiation safety and patient protection guidelines.
Provide patients with emotional support, comfort, general assistance, and information.
Provide appropriate care based on the ages of patients served.
Coordinate or collaborate with physicians and nursing staff.
As assigned, teach employees, new employees, and students the basic theory, technical skills, and application of radiologic and mammography procedures.
Operate and maintain radiographic and mammographic equipment, film processors, computers, and other departmental equipment.
Participate in quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement activities.
Perform clerical, darkroom, film processing, patient transportation, and other functions supporting departmental operations.