Mammography Technologist, Radiology-Mammography, PRN, Days

Prisma Health • Maryville, TN

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About The Position

Performs a variety of breast imaging procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and competency. Obtains quality breast images for radiologist interpretation while performing screening mammograms and diagnostic breast imaging studies. Assists radiologists during stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsies, and reviews prior studies and patient history to determine whether patients need screening or diagnostic imaging. Provides radiation protection in accordance with state and federal standards, including the use of shielding, collimation, and technical factors that minimize exposure without affecting image quality. Provides clinical instruction to student and staff technologists, keeps current with organizational and departmental changes by checking email each shift, covers other department functions as needed, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Radiologic Technology.
• Two years of mammography experience.
• ARRT-Radiology and ARRT-Mammo registration.
• Registration in Mammography, Ultrasound, and/or Bone Density.
• SCRQSA certification for team members working in South Carolina.
• Competency in breast imaging modalities, including screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsies, and ultrasound-guided biopsies.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to stay current with changes and new procedures by attending educational seminars or classes and reading job-related material.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quality breast images for radiologist interpretation during screening mammograms and diagnostic breast imaging studies.
• Assist radiologists during stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsies.
• Review previous studies and patient history to determine whether patients need screening or diagnostic imaging.
• Cover other functions in the department as necessary.
• Provide radiation protection according to state and federal standards, using shielding, collimation, and technical factors that limit exposure without affecting image quality.
• Provide clinical instruction to student and staff technologists.
• Check email each shift to stay abreast of organizational, affiliate, and departmental changes and updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree