Mammography Tech

Health First Careers•Viera West, FL

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams to support early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases. The role operates mammography equipment while ensuring patient comfort and safety and following regulatory and quality-control standards. The technologist collaborates with healthcare teams and licensed practitioners to produce high-quality diagnostic images for evaluation and treatment planning. The position maintains the production and quality of mammograms, performs a range of diagnostic imaging procedures, screens and positions patients, documents and communicates relevant information, and evaluates images for technical quality. It may include administering medications within the technologist’s scope of practice, monitoring patients for adverse reactions, adapting to workflow and patient-volume changes, and communicating effectively with patients, practitioners, colleagues, and the public. The technologist follows applicable healthcare regulations and Joint Commission/ACR standards, helps orient and educate new technologists, and assists radiologists with developing protocols and diagnostic imaging techniques.

Requirements

Completion of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)-accredited program or school.
Florida general radiographer licensure.
ARRT(R) advanced certification before the start date and maintained.
ARRT(M) advanced certification before the start date and maintained.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained.
Ability to report to the applicable Health First facility within 30 minutes when on call, if applicable.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful environment and respond to life-threatening situations.
Effective time-management and critical-thinking skills, and ability to coordinate scheduling and patient flow.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in patient care or customer service.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Maintain mammogram production and quality using appropriate standards, procedures, and adjustments.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment safely and follow imaging policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Perform a variety of procedures, which may include general radiography, mammography, bone density, stereotactic procedures, fluoroscopy, emergency room, trauma, operating room, and portable imaging.
Screen patients and document and communicate pertinent information before and after procedures.
Position patients using immobilization and protective equipment in accordance with department safety procedures and protocols.
Produce images that meet image-quality standards and evaluate exams for technical quality.
Identify, prepare, and administer medications within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Monitor patients during exams for adverse reactions or complications and take appropriate action when needed.
Adapt to workflow changes and organizational needs resulting from fluctuations in patient volume.
Communicate effectively with patients, licensed practitioners, Health First associates, and the public using excellent customer-relations skills.
Follow Federal, State, and Regional healthcare regulations and Joint Commission/ACR standards.
Provide orientation and education for new technologists.
Assist radiologists in developing new protocols and diagnostic imaging techniques.