Mammography Technologist

Radiologic Technologist Mammography

Located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina, AnMed is a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, our mission is simple yet powerful: To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.

AnMed has been named one of the Best Employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews medical record for patient history and clinical data for correlation with any previous history. Checking dates of last procedure performed.
• Perform routine and complex breast imaging and examination procedures on patients of every age following departmental guidelines. This may include ultrasound imaging of the breast.
• Positions patient, explains procedure, and provides patient education.
• Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients during procedure.
• Selects technical factors and imaging mode
• Immobilizes patients as necessary
• Practices radiation protection
• Evaluates images for technical quality and prepares for physician interpretation
• Practices aseptic technique and/or universal precautions
• Prepares and administers contrast media as applicable to procedure
• Assist physicians with stereo-tactic guided procedures
• Operates equipment and monitors function of equipment. Recognizes malfunctions and needs for servicing. Takes appropriate steps to report those needs. Assists physician with imaging procedure
• Properly cleans equipment after each exam
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of life support equipment (crash cart, oxygen, suction, etc.)
• Performs clerical duties as required
• In the absence of the QC techs, performs mammographic quality control tests in accordance with ACR and FDA.
• Completes mammography repeat analysis
• Verifies all previous mammography images are available prior to radiologist dictation
• Maintains mammography continuing education credits as required by mammography accrediting agency(ies)

Qualifications:

Current ARRT certification, SCRQSA license and Mammography certification required. Must be able to operate radiographic equipment and produce quality images; follow oral and written instructions; communicate with patients, visitors and employees.