Mammography Technologist

The BASS Imaging Center is seeking to hire a full time mammography tech who is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies; presenting them for diagnosis.

Requirements

Duties

• Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions
• Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
• Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current BLS
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified.
• Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment
• Strong interest in scientific and technical skill and knowledge
• Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured
• Able to communicate effectively 9. Able to perform well independently
• Able to follow detailed instructions
• Exact and precise
• Highly self-motivated

Pay Scale/Ranges

$50.00-$75.00/hour

*Employees actual pay rate will depend on a host of factors including, without limitation, job location, specialty, skillset, education, and experience. The pay scale/ranges shown are representative of the pay rates for the job title reflected above, but an employees actual pay rate will be determined on a case-by-case basis.