Mammography Technologist PRN - Breast Center

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

The Mammography Technologist will be responsible for producing quality images and providing patient care in the UAMS Breast Center.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Graduate of a Radiological Technology Program
• Registered with ARRT
• Arkansas Radiologic Technologist License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• RT(R)
• Mammography Registered

Responsibilities:

• Operates specialized radiologic equipment to perform high quality breast imaging exams including mammography and breast ultrasounds.
• Maintains adequate level of supplies and keeps workspace clean.
• Communicates mammography exam procedures to patients and enlists patient cooperation in positioning for radiological examination.
• Provides patient education regarding mammography and breast health.
• Assists with records management and scheduling appointments.
• Obtains patient history and enters into Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Schedules exams and reviews previous records to determine correct studies are performed.
• Ensures exams are completed and images are in Picture Archiving and Communication (PACS) systems.
• Enrolls patients in BreastCare Program as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of breast procedures including ultrasound biopsy, stereotactic biopsy, MRI guided biopsy, and needle localizations through continuing education and professional development.
• Completes other duties as requested.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

Feeling, Hearing, Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity

Balancing, Driving, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping