Mammography Technologist, Certified

University of Utah Health•Farmington, UT

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About The Position

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. This position functions as a specialist in various areas of breast imaging, provides direct patient care, and may access and administer medications within the scope of practice and according to state law. The role performs breast imaging procedures, educates and supports patients throughout exams, contributes to quality improvement, maintains accurate patient documentation, and helps train new and student mammography technologists. The position also helps identify equipment problems and inventories supplies.

Requirements

Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for Mammography, R.T. (M) (ARRT).
Any additional license requirements determined by the hiring department.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a demanding environment.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Demonstrated effective communication skills.
Ability to maintain regulatory compliance for breast imaging services, including quality control and strict documentation.

Nice To Haves

Stereotactic breast biopsy experience.
Three years of experience in breast imaging.

Responsibilities

Perform breast imaging procedures using ionizing and non-ionizing equipment; may perform or assist with ultrasound-guided or stereotactic breast biopsies.
Comply with ACR imaging guidelines to produce optimum radiographs.
Educate patients about procedures and maintain a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment throughout exams.
Communicate educational information to patients about breast cancer risks and breast imaging.
Participate in and take responsibility for designated aspects of departmental and procedural quality improvement.
Collect and document patient information accurately and promptly, and assist with patient follow-up.
Train new and student mammography technologists in breast imaging techniques and quality improvement to expected performance levels.
Identify and assist in rectifying equipment problems.
Inventory supplies.
Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies governing breast imaging services, including assisting with quality control and documentation and communicating with patients to safely complete quality exams.