Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech) PRN- Women's Imaging Center's - Ghent

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Portsmouth, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Bon Secours Hampton Roads has 4 women's imaging locations across the region, offering high-quality mammography, ultrasound, bone density, and biopsy services using state-of-the-art imaging equipment. They pride themselves on offering excellent customer service and are committed to patient-centered care. They support career growth by offering cross-training opportunities to work in acute care or free-standing centers. The Registered Mammography Technologist produces high quality breast imaging procedures while following guidelines established by the ARRT, ACR and MQSA. They will perform all screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA scans according to established protocols and procedures for interpretation by supervising physician.

Requirements

MUST HAVE MAMMOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE
Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

Nice To Haves

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
Advanced modality registration in Mammography, ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within 1 year)
State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
1 year experience as a registered mammography technologist (preferred)
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

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.