Mammography Technologist

Washington Radiology•Potomac, MD

60d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to elevate your career? Join us! Ask us about our Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000! Relocation Assistance Eligible for Qualified Technologists. Location: Germantown, MD. Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday. Compensation Range: $45.00-$55.00 commensurate with experience. Department Highlights: Patient-Focused Team, Cohesive and Friendly Environment, Supportive and Encouraging Atmosphere. A Day in the Life of a Mammography Technologist: Understands, promotes and demonstrates the Solis Way. Consistently practices excellent mammography positioning and exposure technique. Ability to effectively communicate to patients the procedures and educate women about the role of regular mammography in preventative breast health. Ability to effectively communicate on an individual and small group basis to doctors, patients, and other employees. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and sometimes complicated, written or oral instructions. Must maintain patient-first focus at all times and exhibit outstanding customer service skills. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a formal radiologic technology training program and hold current certification by ARRT in Radiography
ARRT advanced level certification in mammography with documentation of clinical experience, or MQSA qualified and (M) registry eligible
Current on all required continuing education and continuing experience as required by MQSA and ARRT
High School Diploma
Must possess non-restricted licensure in state work location
Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred
Knowledge of database software, RIS/PACS software is preferred
Two years of experience in mammography is preferred
Experience with diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound core and stereotactic biopsies is preferred
Prior quality control experience preferred

Responsibilities

Understands, promotes and demonstrates the Solis Way
Consistently practices excellent mammography positioning and exposure technique
Ability to effectively communicate to patients the procedures and educate women about the role of regular mammography in preventative breast health
Ability to effectively communicate on an individual and small group basis to doctors, patients, and other employees
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and sometimes complicated, written or oral instructions
Must maintain patient-first focus at all times and exhibit outstanding customer service skills
Performs other work-related duties as assigned