Mammography Technologist

Position Title Mammography Technologist Days - Full Time Westwood Medical Pavilion - West Position Summary / Career Interest: The Mammography Tech involves direct patient care with all mammography procedures: screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast stereotatic biopsies, needle localizations and other interventional procedures related to the breast. Mammographer must be current with all credentials, continuing education, CPR and compliant with all ACR, MQSA/FDA requirements. Mammorgrapher must also be proficient in several computer based software programs and able to assist clerical and nursing staff that is within the scope of the breast imaging practice. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Acts as a mentor and trainer to new employees and students, assists clerical and nursing staff as needed. Assists with duties associated with contacting and following up with patients, tracking critical information for performance improvement and ensuring that the reporting radiologist has all necessary information. Also knowledgeable in patient education of all breast center exams and procedures. Demonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently for the care of each patient. Knowledgeable and capable of performing mandatory MQSA/FDA, ACR regulations, and Kansas license requirements. All licensing and credentialing including CPR, is the responsibility of the employee to keep up to date. Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action and/or termination. Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by supervisor or senior supervisor. Maintains a clean and safe work environment, completes PSN when needed, ensures proper hand washing and sterile techniques when applicable. May be called upon to assist other medical staff with patient support. - Performs all aspects of direct patient care while performing all breast imaging exams/procedures. Prepares reports, correspondence and departmental materials using a variety of office equipment and software programs; competent with breast imaging and hospital computer programs. Uses breast imaging equipment according to manufacturers guidelines. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience High School Graduate Graduate of an accredited Radiology technologist program. Preferred Education and Experience 1 or more years of experience in Mammography. Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - State Board of Healing Arts Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Mammography (M) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Knowledge Requirements 3D Tomosynthesis and Stereotactic training Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-52242 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion . The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link View email address on click.appcast.io . Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386