Mammography Technologist (Tech) The Jewish Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Cincinnati, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Mammography Technologist produces high quality breast imaging procedures as established by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), American College of Radiology (ACR), and Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program (MQSA) guidelines. This role is responsible for performing all breast imaging and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans for the supervising physician to interpret. The technologist will collect patient’s clinical history, provide patient education and discharge instructions, and assist the radiologist in invasive breast procedures while maintaining aseptic technique. They will operate mammography equipment to produce quality diagnostic images and apply principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.

Requirements

Certification and Registration in Mammography, ARRT (preferred upon hire, or required within six months of hire)
State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care)

Nice To Haves

Associate's from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited institute
1 year of experience as a registered mammography technologist
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS)

Responsibilities

Performs all breast imaging and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans for the supervising physician to interpret.
Collects patient’s clinical history, provides patient education and discharge instructions.
Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, maintaining aseptic technique.
Operates mammography equipment to produce quality diagnostic images.
Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.