Mammography Technologist - PRN

Mammography Imaging ServicesProvide mammography imaging services.Operate equipment and perform various mammography related procedures. Prepare and position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.Explain procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.Develop and evaluate the film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.May perform bone density scans using DEXA equipment, if applicable.QualificationsLicensure / Certification / Registration:BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Bone Density Certification may be required within 6-months of hire or transfer date (if applicable)One or more of the following required:Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer dateMedical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Minimum Requirements:Graduate of an accredited educational program in Radiologic Technology requiredWhy Work at UAB MedicineWe are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff