Mammography Technologist

DMS Health Technologies•Grand Forks, ND

11d•Onsite

About The Position

DMS Health Technologies is seeking a full-time Mammography Technologist for a long-term temporary assignment delivering breast screening services through a mobile mammography unit. The technologist works Monday through Thursday and drives the unit to medical facilities in Cooperstown, Northwood, Park River, Cavalier, Langdon, and McVille, North Dakota, and Hallock and Warren, Minnesota, serving each location on a rotational basis. The route starts each day in Park River. The role involves preparing and conducting mammography studies, supporting patients through imaging procedures, ensuring radiation safety, maintaining image quality and equipment, keeping supplies ready, maintaining a safe work environment, and documenting patient services. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, detail orientation, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain composure and interact compassionately and effectively with a variety of patients and medical staff.
Ability to operate sophisticated computer equipment.
Strong interest in scientific and technical skills and knowledge.
Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
Proficiency in general computer use, including accessing job-related websites, reviewing online documentation, and using Microsoft Office applications.
ARRT registration.
Certification to perform mammography procedures under MQSA.
BLS and CPR certification.
Completion of mandatory education and TB requirements.
Valid driver's license.
Required vaccinations, titers, or declinations and health requirements: MMR; Varicella; Hepatitis B series; Tdap; annual Influenza vaccine; COVID-19 vaccination if required by facility policy; and tuberculosis screening annually or per facility guidelines.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, and crawl; climb stairs; push and pull wheelchairs; carry and lift; move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or examination; and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Greet patients by confirming identification, reviewing imaging requests and special instructions, and confirming the anticipated service.
Build patient cooperation and trust by easing anxiety, explaining procedures and equipment, and answering questions.
Conduct mammography studies by positioning breasts, adjusting compression, instructing patients, operating equipment, and preparing for subsequent views.
Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
Maintain mammogram production and quality according to established standards and procedures; develop and observe images, make necessary adjustments, retake images as needed, and forward completed studies to a radiologist for interpretation.
Maintain mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance and instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, arranging repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories.
Maintain mammography supplies and patient drapes by inventorying stock, placing orders, and collecting and processing laundry.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures.
Document patient mammogram services in patient records.
Drive the mobile mammography unit to assigned facilities on a rotational basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.