Mammography Technologist I - PRN

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under direction of a physician. They explain the procedure to patients, position and immobilize the patient’s breast in unit, and observe the scanning process. This involves monitoring the video display of the area being scanned and adjusting the density or contrast to improve picture quality. Mammography technologists then review and evaluate the film or image recording plate to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Mammogram technicians will focus on performing diagnostic imaging tests utilizing low-dose x-ray devices. The care team member work closely with doctors and other medical experts when it comes to a patient and are answerable to a manager or chief technologist. Mammography technicians may also be responsible for the following tasks: keeping track of patient records, adjusting imaging apparatus as necessary, describing the procedure to patients and responding to any inquiries, adhering to a doctor's directions for images, using x-ray protection equipment, patient positioning, using machinery to provide diagnostic pictures, and picture retouching as necessary.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
0-2 years of independent mammography experience required.
Certified in mammography.
Licensed by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

Operate a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under direction of a physician.
Explain the procedure to patients, position and immobilize the patient’s breast in unit, and observe the scanning process.
Monitor the video display of the area being scanned and adjust the density or contrast to improve picture quality.
Review and evaluate the film or image recording plate to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
Perform diagnostic imaging tests utilizing low-dose x-ray devices.
Work closely with doctors and other medical experts.
Keep track of patient records.
Adjust imaging apparatus as necessary.
Describe the procedure to patients and respond to any inquiries.
Adhere to a doctor's directions for images.
Use x-ray protection equipment.
Patient positioning.
Use machinery to provide diagnostic pictures.
Picture retouching as necessary.