Mammography Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of an ARRT-primary eligibility pathway.
• Active, unencumbered Maine RT license.
• Certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Submit at least two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with technical skills, ability to learn, and dedication and compassion for patient care and the radiology field.
• Ability to use independent judgment.
• Ability to interact well with radiologists.
• Knowledge of breast, axilla, and chest wall anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in training co-workers in equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Produce consistently high-quality mammograms through proper equipment adjustment, patient positioning, minimizing discomfort and motion, adjustment of protective lead shields, and appropriate patient and image identification and processing.
• Gather information needed for successful studies, including additional patient medical and surgical history.
• Obtain additional views in questionable cases in anticipation of radiologists’ requests.
• Maintain mammography rooms and work areas in clean, organized condition.
• Maintain accurate electronic patient and imaging-exam records using the Electronic Medical Record, Radiology Information System, and Picture Archiving Communication systems.
• Request relevant outside films and reports when indicated for correlation.
• Provide patient education and call patients for additional views as necessary.
• Follow universal precautions and safety procedures, including asking women of childbearing age about possible pregnancy.
• Wear a radiation monitoring device at all times.
• Assist with quality assurance by gathering and reporting data, displaying required charts and notices, and performing required QA testing.
• Perform and document Quality Control duties according to American College of Radiology requirements and department protocol.
• Recognize and report equipment malfunctions or variations to the lead QC technologist or supervisor.
• Monitor supplies and order them as necessary.
• Cover other sites or modalities as requested or needed when cross-trained.
• Orient and train new mammography technologists.
• Use effective communication and conflict-resolution techniques with patients, co-workers, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Maintain certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and American Registry in Mammography.
• Maintain certification through the Maine state license bureau.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work.
• Participate in and maintain all criteria of the MQSA EQUIP program.
• Support InterMed’s mission and values by providing patient-centered, high-quality care, treating others with dignity and respect, promoting honesty, integrity, teamwork, adaptability, accountability, and high-value healthcare.