Registered Mammography Technologist — Kenwood

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of people through compassionate, collaborative, and excellent care. The Registered Mammography Technologist produces high-quality breast imaging procedures in accordance with ARRT, ACR, and MQSA guidelines. The position performs screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA scans according to established protocols and procedures for interpretation by a supervising physician. The technologist operates breast imaging equipment, selects appropriate exposure factors, applies radiation-protection and patient-safety principles, and provides patient education and discharge instructions. The role also supports invasive breast procedures and participates in departmental quality assessments and improvement plans. The position is in the Women's Imaging Center – Jewish department at Kenwood and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on days/afternoons.

Requirements

Certification and registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology is required.
BLS Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association is required before direct patient care; it is preferred upon hire and must be obtained from an approved source.
Associate's degree from an ARRT-accredited institute is preferred.
Advanced ARRT registration in Mammography is preferred, or must be obtained within one year.
State licensure is preferred unless required by the state where the job is performed.
One year of experience as a registered mammography technologist is preferred.
Skills in patient-centered care, monitoring patient conditions during examinations, recording patient medical histories, interdisciplinary teamwork, attention to detail, critical thinking, communication with patients and/or family members, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, PACS, and radiology information systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree from an ARRT-accredited institute.
Advanced ARRT registration in Mammography (or obtain within one year).
State licensure, unless required by the state where the job is performed.
One year of experience as a registered mammography technologist.
EPIC Electronic Health Record training.
PACS training.
BLS Basic Life Support upon hire, with certification obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Perform breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
Assist the radiologist with invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and that the performing physician obtains consent.
Correlate the patient's clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available to a licensed provider.
Convey the patient's clinical history to a licensed provider before the examination.
Select and operate breast imaging equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
Select appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images.
Apply radiation-protection principles to minimize exposure to the patient, self, and others.
Apply patient-safety principles during all aspects of mammographic procedures.
Provide patient education and discharge instructions.
Participate in departmental quality assessments and improvement plans.
Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.