Mammography Technologist

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

10d•$32 - $50

About The Position

Operates mammography equipment and performs mammography-related examinations to produce radiograph images for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes. Ensures accurate positioning and performs mammograms under direct supervision, follows radiation safety standards and relevant imaging policies, and processes and evaluates image quality. Provides care and support before, during, and after procedures, including explaining procedures and answering questions. Maintains mammography records and patient histories, educates women about the role of mammography in breast cancer prevention, and applies knowledge of anatomy, pathology, physiology, and medical terminology. Maintains continuing education credits as required. At Sanford Rural Health Network facility sites, responsibilities may expand according to facility needs and may include on-call rotation at night, on weekends, and on holidays. Duties may also include diagnostic radiology procedures and basic diagnostic radiology tasks, as well as mobile imaging, electrocardiograms (EKGs), cardiac monitor placement, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.

Requirements

Completion of an educational program accepted by ARRT or JRCERT.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Obtain ARRT certification in Mammography within one year of hire if not already certified.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and maintain recertification as necessary.
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.
When applicable to job duties, maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving record and comply with Sanford’s driver’s license policy and medical guidelines.

Nice To Haves

A thorough understanding of mammography techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

Operate mammography equipment and perform mammography examinations for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes.
Position patients accurately and perform mammograms under direct supervision.
Apply radiation safety standards and relevant policies in imaging practice.
Process and evaluate the technical quality of images.
Provide care and support before, during, and after mammogram procedures, including explaining procedures and answering questions.
Maintain mammography records and update patient histories.
Educate women about the importance of mammography in breast cancer prevention.
Maintain continuing education credits as necessary.
At applicable Sanford Rural Health Network facilities, perform diagnostic radiology procedures and basic diagnostic radiology tasks, and potentially perform mobile imaging, EKGs, cardiac monitor placement, and DEXA procedures.
Participate in on-call rotations at night, on weekends, and on holidays if required by facility needs.