Mammography Tech

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Gainesville, VA

21h•$37 - $64

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist assists physicians with diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures by preparing patients and operating mammographic equipment to obtain diagnostic images. The role is part of UVA Community Health, which provides care through community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices as part of the UVA Health system. The technologist promotes patient safety and comfort, explains procedures and post-procedure instructions, prioritizes patient workflow, and works collaboratively with the care team. The role also involves following safety and infection-control practices, operating and maintaining imaging equipment, performing quality-control procedures, and evaluating images for quality. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of an ARRT-approved Radiography Program.
Certified and registered by ARRT in Radiography.
Mammography certification, RT(R)(M), required within 12 months of hire.
Analytical ability, basic computer skills, and good communication skills.
Ability to adapt procedures based on patient age and interpret information to identify age-specific care needs.
Ability to prepare patients for procedures and operate mammography equipment.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
One year of experience in Mammography.
Certified and registered by ARRT in Bone Densitometry, RT(R)(M)(BD).

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for procedures and operate mammography equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
Ensure patient safety and comfort in the radiology department.
Explain procedures and post-procedure orders to patients to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
Prioritize workflow according to patient condition and support timely patient arrival and departure.
Use patient satisfaction and practice performance information to identify opportunities for improvement and participate in improvement planning.
Follow OSHA regulations and use universal precautions when required.
Clean examination surfaces between patients; provide clean linens; promptly clean spills; and store accessory equipment properly.
Communicate professionally with coworkers, participate in staff meetings, and work with the team to achieve patient and team goals.
Safely operate and manipulate equipment within its limitations to obtain images.
Maintain sterile equipment and fields; adjust cameras to obtain proper image density and contrast; and perform required equipment warm-up and quality-control procedures.
Use protocols to obtain images of internal structures and critique images for quality, determining whether repeats are necessary.
Perform additional duties as assigned.