MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

Mammography Technologist

Job Category: Medical Requisition Number: MAMMO001629

Location: Fort Defiance, AZ 86504, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (OUF) Hourly Range: $29.03/hr - $35.99/hr

Applicant Must Have A Valid, Unrestricted Insurable Drivers License. Resumes And References Are Required.

Essential Duties, Functions And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accuracy, precision, quality and performance of screening, diagnostic and invasive mammography done in the Radiology Department.
• Independently evaluates quality of compression views, magnification views, or other standard/specialized views, as outlined in departmental policy. Responsible for follow-up of abnormal mammograms and tracking of abnormal results.
• Establishes contacts to provide and receive information in order to stimulate the overall understanding, coordination and support for a cooperative effort to encourage breast cancer screening.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with appropriate agencies, individuals and public or private groups concerned with breast cancer prevention and control.
• Assists the Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (HPIDP) Program in planning, developing and implementing a comprehensive women's health education program.
• Maintains appropriate databases for the planning, development and evaluation of a comprehensive Mammography Management System. Identifies and stimulates the adoption of specific measures for strengthening and improving the quality of breast health data.
• Plans, develops, implements, maintains and evaluates a comprehensive program designed to promote breast cancer screening. Performs post-operative specimen exams of breast biopsies and is responsible for sterile techniques.
• Plays key role in follow-up of patients and outcome analysis in conjunction with the Radiologist and/or other departments, as required by the FDA and/or its certified agents. Develops breast imaging protocols, in conjunction with the supervising Radiologist.
• Orders and maintains supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Mandatory Qualifications

Experience:

• Five (5) years of direct experience as a certified ARRT Mammography Technologist.

Education:

• Licensed in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board