Mammography Technologist (Sibley Memorial Hospital)

Johns Hopkins • Washington, DC

284d • $37 - $44

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research. Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C. is hiring for a Mammography Technologist.

Requirements

• Completion of an AMA approved program in Radiologic Technology or equivalent, which normally is acquired in a two-year college or technical school program.
• ARRT Mammography certified with current registration.
• Radiography license by the Maryland Board of Physicians required.
• CPR BLS certification required.
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the anatomy of the breast.
• Proficiency in performing Radiology examination of the breast as acquired in one to two years of directly related experience.
• Minimum of 6 months experience performing mammography Radiology procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammographic procedures of a routine and difficult nature under general supervision and in consultation with the Radiologist.
• Participate in scheduling procedures for the Breast Imaging Center.
• Perform Diagnostic Mammography Procedures.
• Verify that proper anatomical structures of the breast are demonstrated for radiologic interpretation.
• Operate stationary and portable radiographic equipment to perform the procedures.
• Load cassettes and process images for final analysis.
• Explain the procedure to the patient.
• Assist patient on and off of examination table.
• Ensure patient's privacy, safety, and comfort.
• Determine proper technical factors such as voltage, current, exposure time, focal distance based on patient size, physical condition and suspected pathology.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree