Day-Shift Mammography Tech — Patient-Focused Imaging

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Health Insurance Coverage

Learning Environment

Excellent Team

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England in Hartford, CT is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic breast imaging with precision and care. You will greet patients, position examinations, apply compression, and obtain high-quality mammograms while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Collaboration with radiologists and adherence to protocols are essential. Minimum qualifications include an Associate Degree or higher in Radiologic Technology, Connecticut radiology license, and ARRT

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized program in Radiologic Technology; Associates Degree or above required.
• Connecticut Radiology license.
• ARRT Mammography Certification.
• Minimum 2 years experience in mammography preferred in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures explaining equipment; answering questions.
• Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed.

Skills

Mammography experience

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England in Hartford, CT is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic breast imaging with precision and care. You will greet patients, position examinations, apply compression, and obtain high-quality mammograms while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Collaboration with radiologists and adherence to protocols are essential. Minimum qualifications include an Associate Degree or higher in Radiologic Technology, Connecticut radiology license, and ARRT