Registered Mammography Technologist - St. Francis Eastside

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Greenville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Mammography Technologist performs high-quality breast imaging while following guidelines established by the ARRT, ACR, and MQSA. The role includes screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA procedures, performed according to established protocols for interpretation by a supervising physician. The technologist works with patients and licensed providers, supports invasive breast procedures, operates imaging equipment, applies radiation protection and patient-safety principles, provides patient education and discharge instructions, and participates in departmental quality assessment and improvement plans. This position is at St. Francis Eastside and has 40 scheduled hours per week, with a days/afternoons shift.

Requirements

Certification and registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care at BSMH.
Skills in patient-centered care, monitoring patient conditions during examinations, recording patient medical histories, and working within an interdisciplinary team.
Attention to detail, critical thinking, communication with patients and/or family members, conflict resolution, active listening, and relationship building.
Familiarity with Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS).

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute.
Advanced modality registration in Mammography through ARRT; if not already held, it must be obtained 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 (EHR) training.
PACS training.

Responsibilities

Perform breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
Assist the radiologist with invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and that consent is obtained by the performing physician.
Correlate the patient's clinical history with the procedure, ensuring 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 department quality assessments and improvement plans.