Mammographer - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System • City of Utica, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a radiologist, performs radiographic mammography at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. The Mammographer performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. They may have individual responsibility for specified radiographic procedures and/or may be assigned duties as an instructor. The role is responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients. The Mammographer must be able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedures, assist in maintaining basic records and reports, assist in maintaining files, and perform daily quality assurance procedures in the mammography area. Other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of formal Medical Radiography training in an AMA approved school and meets the requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• New York State license for practice in Medical Radiography
• Certified in Mammography by the ARRT
• ACR certification

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years job related experience

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis
• Assume responsibility for specified radiographic mammography as required
• May have individual responsibility for specified radiographic procedures and/or may be assigned duties as an instructor
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure
• Assists in maintaining basic records and reports
• Assists in maintaining files
• Performs daily quality assurance procedures in the mammography area
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED