Mammography Technologist

Mammography Technologist

St. Mary's Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary's Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary's Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplacethe first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Description

Responsibilities:

• Operates equipment and performs various mammography related procedures. Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Educates patients and provides explanation of imaging procedures to gain patient cooperation while reducing anxieties.
• Evaluates the quality of images and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated.
• Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by following radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures all required documentation, requisitions, forms, charges, and patient's medical record are completed.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and any other areas in department.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Works with mammogram letters (results/reminders).

Education, Training & Experience:

• Completion of AMA approved school of radiological technology. Minimum of two years experience as a mammography technologist preferred.
• BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the New York Department of Health obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the New York Department of Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Must be able to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.
• Problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ARRT Mammography Tech

ARRT Radiology

Radiologic Technologist