Mammography Technologist

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role operates mammography equipment and performs various mammography-related examinations to produce radiograph images for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes. The technologist ensures accurate body positioning, implements radiation safety standards, and processes images. They deliver care and support services to clients before, during, and after mammogram procedures, maintaining records and educating women on the importance of mammography. The position requires a strong understanding of anatomy, pathology, physiology, and medical terminology, along with maintaining continuing education credits. Job responsibilities may expand based on facility needs, potentially including on-call rotation, nights, weekends, and holidays, and performing other diagnostic radiology procedures or basic diagnostic radiology tasks.

Requirements

Completion of an educational program accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is required.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
Certified or obtain ARRT certification in Mammography within one year of hire.
When applicable, maintenance of a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.
Employees are held to the Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties.
If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

Nice To Haves

A thorough understanding of mammography techniques and procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates mammography equipment and performs various mammography-related examinations to produce radiograph images for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes.
Ensures accurate body positioning and provides mammograms to women under direct supervision.
Implements radiation safety standards and relevant policies into imaging practices.
Processes and evaluates the technical quality of images.
Delivers care and support services to clients before, during, and after mammogram procedures (e.g. explaining procedures, answering inquires, etc.).
Maintains records and updates history associated with mammography.
Educates women the importance of mammography in preventing breast cancer.
Demonstrates knowledge and an understanding of anatomy, pathology, physiology, and medical terminology.
Maintains continuing education credits as necessary.
Perform diagnostic radiology procedures.
Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols.
May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.