Diagnostic Mammography Specialist

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc; Fort Scott (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc. is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic mammography examinations and related radiologic imaging in a patient-centered environment. Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, ensuring radiation safety, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with care teams.

Requires KS LRT license, ARRT, and BLS. Travel to CHC/SEK and CHC/OK clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program.
• Current Kansas LRT license.
• Current ARRT with RT(R) credentials; ARRT(M) credential preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association within ninety days of hire.
• Prior Mammography Technologist experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; travel is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Marshallese preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic mammography exams per orders, protocols, safety standards, and regulations; ensures imaging quality.
• Verify patient identity, collect history, communicate procedures clearly, position patients with compassion.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mammography equipment and PACS; perform QA checks and report equipment concerns.
• Evaluate mammographic images for quality, repeat only as needed, and transmit images to Radiologist promptly.
• Document patient information and exam results accurately in systems to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with providers, nursing, radiologists, and other staff to ensure efficient workflows and timely patient services.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, supplies, and equipment for safe, organized clinical environment.
• Engage in quality improvement activities, continuing education, and departmental meetings.
• May cross-train in other imaging modalities, Lab, or Medical Assistant duties as needed.

Skills

Radiology

Patient communication

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Education

Radiology Technology program graduate

Job description

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc. is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic mammography examinations and related radiologic imaging in a patient-centered environment. Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, ensuring radiation safety, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with care teams.

Requires KS LRT license, ARRT, and BLS. Travel to CHC/SEK and CHC/OK clinics may be required.