Mammography Tech I

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

This position involves obtaining patient history and performing screening and diagnostic mammograms. Responsibilities include Quality Control for Radioactive Seed Localization Procedures, assisting radiologists with procedures like seed localization and stereotactic core needle breast biopsies, and managing mammogram results and reminders. The role also requires maintaining a clean and orderly department, practicing infection control, coordinating patient workflow, assisting with training radiography students, fostering teamwork, and ensuring patient safety and high-quality care. Flexibility in work locations, shifts, and lengths is expected, along with adherence to safety guidelines to minimize radiation exposure.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited Radiography program
License in Radiography (R) within appropriate State
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registration in Radiography (R)
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of start date

Nice To Haves

One year radiographer experience preferred.
Associates degree preferred
Knowledge and experience with Mammography equipment and procedures preferred.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registration in Mammography (M) within 18 months of start date

Responsibilities

Obtains patient history, prior films/reports, and any other supportive role information that is needed.
Performing screening mammography for periodic or baseline examinations on in-patients and outpatients as requested by referring physicians.
Performing diagnostic mammograms on patients with identified breast problems or continued follow up.
Performs Quality Control needed for FDA/ACR Radioactive Seed Localization Procedures.
Setting up sterile field and arranging all necessary instruments and supplies for the Radiologist.
Positioning patient and setting exposure factors.
Assisting the radiologist in skin preparation and needle placement.
Taking films to confirm seed placement.
Preparing the patient for the Stereotactic Core Needle Breast Biopsy procedure.
Setting up sterile field and arrange all necessary instruments and supplies for the radiologist for biopsies.
Assisting the radiologist in skin preparation and needle placement for biopsies.
Works with mammogram letters (results/reminders).
Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
Practices infection control and standard precautions.
Coordination of patient and workflow efficiency.
Assists in training of radiography students.
Fosters a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect.
Provides the highest quality patient care by placing the needs of the patient first.
Maintains flexibility to staff various work locations, shift times and lengths.
Directs and practices safety guidelines for themselves, other staff members, and patients while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.