Mammography Tech I, Full Time, Days

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

About The Position

Performs a variety of breast imaging procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and competency. Obtains high-quality breast images for radiologist interpretation while performing screening mammograms and diagnostic breast imaging studies, and assists radiologists during stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsies. Reviews prior studies and patient history to determine whether patients require screening or diagnostic imaging. Provides radiation protection in accordance with state and federal standards, using shielding, collimation, and technical factors that minimize exposure without affecting image quality. Keeps current with procedures and organizational, affiliate, and departmental updates, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Completion of a Radiologic Technology certification program.
ARRT-Radiology and ARRT-Mammo registration.
BLS certification.
SCRQSA certification for team members working in South Carolina.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain optimum-quality breast images for radiologist interpretation during screening mammograms and diagnostic breast imaging studies.
Assist radiologists during stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsies.
Review previous studies and patient history to determine screening versus diagnostic patients.
Provide radiation protection in accordance with state and federal standards, using proper shielding, collimation, and technical factors.
Stay current on changes and new procedures by attending educational seminars or classes and reading job-related material.
Check email each shift for organizational, affiliate, and departmental updates.
Cover other department functions as necessary and perform other duties as assigned.