Mammography / ABUS Technologist (5819 - Waterbury)

Onsite Women's Health•Waterbury, 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 make breast cancer screening more convenient for women by offering services within their primary care or OBGYN practice, scheduled alongside annual exams, thereby increasing compliance and saving lives. This position is primarily responsible for performing Digital Mammography and ABUS of the breast to produce high-quality images for diagnostic cancer screening. The role offers a Monday-Friday work schedule, the opportunity to work independently with ownership of patient-centric care, and the use of the latest 3D tomosynthesis digital mammography equipment in an OB/Gyn office environment.

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 but will consider mammography only.

Responsibilities

Perform Digital Mammography and ABUS of the breast at a technical level that will produce the highest quality mammographic / ABUS 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 anxieties and obtain cooperation.
Move mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjust controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
Practice radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices and patient shielding skills.
Follow prescribed safety standards in operating all required equipment.
Examine digital images for image 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.