Breast Imaging Technologist: Mammography Expert

Catholic Health Initiatives; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 88,166,000 - 131,148,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Midlands in Nebraska is seeking a Mammography Technologist to advance early breast cancer detection. You will operate mammography equipment, accurately position patients, ensure comfort, perform quality control, and maintain precise records in collaboration with radiologists.

Successful candidates hold current mammography certification, ARRT radiography certification, and CPR; you'll meet regulatory standards and contribute to high-quality breast health services for our community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Program, upon hire.
• Medical Radiographer: NE, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire
• Registered Technologist Mammography, within 12 months

Responsibilities

• Assess patient abilities and explain procedures, obtain informed consent, and assist physician with interventional procedures.
• Select and set up equipment, maintain radiation safety including lead shielding and protective measures.
• Obtain complete patient history and document data for image interpretation.
• Perform quality assessment of images and report equipment issues to supervision.
• Ensure equipment is tested and supplies are checked for freshness; use incident reporting system as needed.

Skills

Mammography imaging

Patient positioning

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Radiation safety

Education

Radiologic Technology Program

ARRT Radiography

ARRT Mammography (within 12 months)

Tools

Radiography equipment operation

ACR quality requirements

Job description

CHI Health Midlands in Nebraska is seeking a Mammography Technologist to advance early breast cancer detection. You will operate mammography equipment, accurately position patients, ensure comfort, perform quality control, and maintain precise records in collaboration with radiologists.

Successful candidates hold current mammography certification, ARRT radiography certification, and CPR; you'll meet regulatory standards and contribute to high-quality breast health services for our community.