Mammography / ABUS Technologist (8124-Trumbull Park Ave)

Onsite Women's Health•Trumbull, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Onsite Women's Health (OWH) is a leading provider of in-office breast health and imaging services, aiming to improve women's healthcare. OWH partners with providers nationwide to offer comprehensive in-office breast health and imaging services, featuring a strong 3D screening mammography platform with AI for cancer detection. The goal is to increase breast cancer screening compliance through convenience, by offering services within primary care or OBGYN practices and scheduling appointments with annual exams. This position is primarily responsible for performing Digital Mammography and ABUS of the breast to produce high-quality images for diagnostic cancer screening purposes, contributing to the OWH program's mission of making breast cancer screening more convenient for women.

Requirements

ARRT required
Minimum of 5 years of practical experience
Must maintain CME's as required by State and or National accreditation bodies
Self-starter who can work without daily supervision
Hold a valid state license if applicable
Must be very patient centric, compassionate and computer savvy
Able to perform a variety of technical activities associated with the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures
Flexible with the ability to multi-task
Mammography: 2 years (Required)
License: ARRT (Required)

Nice To Haves

Strongly prefer dual-registered technologist: mammography and breast ultrasound

Responsibilities

Perform Digital Mammography and ABUS of the breast at a technical level to produce the highest quality images for diagnostic cancer screening purposes.
Specialize in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast cancers and lesions.
Be responsible for the initial and ongoing success of the mammography service in the practice.
Assist the practice in ensuring all eligible age-appropriate patients have annual screening mammograms.
Prepare patients for the mammographic procedure, explaining procedures to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation.
Position mammographic equipment, adjust controls, and set exposure factors based on knowledge of techniques and protocols.
Practice radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices and patient shielding.
Follow prescribed safety standards in operating all required equipment.
Examine digital images for quality.
Ensure equipment is in proper working order at all times.
Perform all required QA testing to comply with MQSA, ACR, and State requirements/regulations.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Process routine paperwork and all required data entry.
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
Prepare all required reports and data pursuant to MQSA and State requirements.