Multi-Modality Technologist

MedStar Radiology Network - Washington, D.C. & Maryland•Friendship Heights Village, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MedStar Radiology Network is seeking an experienced Multi-Modality Technologist specializing in mammography, DEXA, and radiography for a full-time, Monday–Friday day-shift position at its outpatient imaging center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the technologist performs breast imaging and related procedures for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner, maintains a safe and compliant environment, and contributes to the imaging center team and improvement of clinical practice. The role includes preparing and positioning patients, performing mammography procedures using established protocols, evaluating image quality, determining exposure factors, maintaining digital archives, and supporting patient care and education. The technologist may also perform venipuncture, manage intravenous access, administer prescribed medications, conduct point-of-care creatinine clearance testing, and assist with breast inspection or palpation as required. Additional duties include quality assurance, inventory support, student instruction, room and equipment readiness, performance improvement, and assisting other imaging modalities when needed.

Requirements

Up to 5 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist.
Minimum associate degree in Radiology or graduation from an accredited two-year radiology program.
Current valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Radiography.
ARRT advanced registration in mammography required upon hire.
Meet the state licensure requirements for the state in which the technologist practices.
Skill in operating mammography equipment and applicable ancillary equipment.
Ability to work independently and multitask.
Ability to document accurately and concisely.
Understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and data retrieval.

Responsibilities

Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in patients’ medical records.
Corroborate patients’ clinical histories with physician orders and procedures, ensure information is documented and available for interpretation, and verify informed consent when applicable.
Address patient needs during procedures.
Assist with MQSA regulations and apply ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure.
Perform venipuncture and maintain intravenous access as prescribed, when needed or required.
Identify, prepare, and administer prescribed medications under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner and in accordance with applicable regulations.
Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper patient identification is recorded.
Conduct point-of-care creatinine clearance testing when needed or required under established protocols or practitioner orders.
Educate patients, students, and other healthcare providers.
Perform ongoing quality assurance activities.
Identify, prepare, and position patients and perform mammography procedures using established protocols or practitioner orders to obtain high-quality images.
Provide or assist with physical breast inspection or palpation.
Determine image exposure factors.
Image pathologic breast specimens.
Maintain archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
Assist in maintaining supply inventory.
Instruct students and residents and perform preceptor duties as necessary.
Maintain the appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Use AIDET and HEAL approaches when interacting with patients and customers.
Assist other imaging modalities or areas of the center when assigned or when workload allows.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.