Mammographer Technologist - FT, Days
About The Position
Performs a variety of breast imaging procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and competency. This position is bonus eligible. The role involves obtaining optimum quality breast images for radiologist interpretation while performing screening mammograms and diagnostic breast imaging studies. It also includes assisting the radiologist during stereotactic and ultrasound guided biopsies, and assessing patients through review of previous studies and history to determine screening versus diagnostic patients. The technologist will cover other functions in the department as deemed necessary, provide radiation protection in accordance with proper standards, and remain abreast of changes and new procedures by attending educational seminars or classes and reading job related material. Staying updated on organizational, affiliate, and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift is also required. This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Requirements
- Certification program - Radiologic Technology
- No experience required. Prior radiology experience preferred
- SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
- BLS
- ARRT-Radiology and ARRT-Mammo Registered
- Basic computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior radiology experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Obtains optimum quality breast images for radiologist interpretation while performing screening mammograms and diagnostic breast imaging studies.
- Assists radiologist during stereotactic and ultrasound guided biopsies.
- Assesses patients through review of previous studies and history to determine screening versus diagnostic patients.
- Covers other functions in the department as deemed necessary.
- Provides radiation protection in accordance with proper standards as set by State and Federal boards, uses proper shielding, collimation and technical factors that minimize radiation exposure without affecting quality of images.
- Remains abreast of changes and new procedures by attending educational seminars or classes and reading job related material.
- Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Bonus eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
