Mammographer II

SSM Health • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides mammography imaging services and stereo procedures, or mammography imaging services and bone density (BD registry required if not completing stereo procedures). The role involves operating equipment, preparing and positioning patients, selecting anatomic and technical parameters, and explaining procedures to educate patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health. Key responsibilities also include developing and evaluating images for technical quality, adhering to radiation safety procedures, ensuring prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS, and ensuring equipment is properly functioning. The Mammographer II is also responsible for reporting potential equipment problems and assisting in maintaining a clean and orderly department.

Requirements

• Completion of a Radiology Technology program
• No experience required
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) (for Illinois)
• Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) (for Illinois)
• ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (if not completing stereo procedures)
• Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (for Wisconsin)
• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment and performs various mammography related procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters.
• Explains procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
• Develops and evaluates the image for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correctly marked and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning.
• Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options through DailyPay for eligible hourly team members to access earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees