Mammography Technologist

Description

Job Duties:

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography examinations in compliance with ACR, MQSA, and facility protocols.
• Position patients accurately and ensure proper breast compression to obtain optimal imaging results while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
• Select appropriate exposure parameters for optimal image quality while minimizing patient radiation dose using the ALARA Principal.
• Operate and maintain mammography equipment
• Monitor image quality and ensure proper documentation and labeling of images.
• Verify patient identity and medical history and explain procedures clearly to ensure patient understanding.
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Practice radiation safety (ALARA) and infection control standards at all times.
• Perform quality assurance
• Maintain continuing education and certification requirements in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide hands-on training and mentorship to students during clinical rotations, ensuring competency in imaging procedures, safety protocols, and patient care standards while fostering professionalism, confidence, and skill development.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited radiologic technology program
• Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R)
• Advanced certification in Mammography (M) from ARRT required
• Current state radiologic technologist license (if applicable per state)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in mammography preferred (may vary by employer)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Maintain MQSA compliance 15 breast CEU's every three years.
• Tomography training documentation
• Digital training documentation
• Initial mammography training documentation to include 25 signed off exams

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of mammographic procedures, anatomy, and positioning techniques
• Familiarity with MQSA, ACR, and HIPAA regulations and compliance standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to comfort and guide patients through procedures.
• Proficiency in operating digital- tomography-mammography equipment, RIS, and PACS systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify image quality and positioning issues.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle sensitive patient situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without prior notice.