Mammography Technologist

Ochsner Health•Bay St. Louis, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist collaborates with staff radiologists to assess patients and safely perform advanced breast imaging procedures in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures and protocols. This role also involves serving as a clinical mentor for junior staff and students. Ochsner Health, established in 1942, is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, operating 46 hospitals and over 370 health and urgent care centers. The organization is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. Ochsner Health is recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for 12 consecutive years and Ochsner Children’s as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for over 1.5 million people and employs more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians. Ochsner Health is an Employer of Choice, recognized by Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024, Becker's Healthcare as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare, and a Top Workplace in the USA for 2023, among other accolades. The company maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry eligible, registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 90 days of employment, and temporary state license required
Current unrestricted license in the state of practice
Advanced certification in mammography within 1 year of hire/transfer
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

Mammography experience

Responsibilities

Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy.
Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care.
Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol.
Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performing notification/remediation as warranted.
Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Performs other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Ensures compliance with the company's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.