Mammography Technologist - Southside Medical Center

Bon Secours - Petersburg, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Petersburg, VA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Mammography Technologist at Southside Medical Center is responsible for producing high-quality breast imaging procedures in compliance with established guidelines. This role involves performing various imaging techniques, assisting in invasive procedures, and ensuring patient safety and education throughout the process. The technologist will work closely with radiologists and other healthcare providers to deliver accurate diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

• Performs all breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
• Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and consent is obtained by performing physician.
• Correlates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed provider.
• Conveys patient's clinical history to licensed provider prior to examination.
• Selects and operates breast imaging equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Selects appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of the mammographic procedures.
• Provides patient education and discharge instructions.
• Participates in the department's quality assessments and improvement plans.

Requirements

• Certification and Registration in Mammography, ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) preferred upon hire, or must obtain within six months of hire.
• State Licensure preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed.
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care (required).
• Associate's from an ARRT accredited institute preferred.
• 1 year experience as a registered mammography technologist preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Training in EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred.
• Experience with Picture archiving communication system (PACS) preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance