Lead Mammography Technologist

St. Vincent's Medical Center; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT seeks a Lead Mammography Technologist. The role provides clinical expertise and education to the Mammography department, with 90–100% clinical focus and department oversight.

Requires CT radiography license, ARRT, and Mammography experience; supervisory experience is preferred. Team-based, patient-centered care is emphasized within a comprehensive cancer care network.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiography program.
• State of Connecticut Radiographer license.
• ARRT certification in Radiography.
• At least two years Mammography experience; lead/supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs Radiography and Mammography examinations on identified patients according to department procedures and protocols by positioning patients and selecting exposure factors.
• Ensures optimal technical quality and accuracy of all mammographic examinations per MQSA, ACR and FDA quality control requirements.

Skills

Mammography experience

Supervisory experience

Clinical education

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiography program

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail: Monday-Friday

Work where everymomentmatters.

Every day, more thnvite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includean 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We is a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.

The Lead Mammography Technologist is an advanced technical position which provides clinical expertise and education to the Mammography department This position is mainly 90-100% clinical and provides oversight for the department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs Radiography and Mammography examinations on identified patients according to department and procedures and protocols by positioning patients, preparing contrast medias, selecting anatomic and technical parameters accurately, and selecting the correct exposure factors utilizing the assessment of patient age, pathology and diagnosis to produce reliable and informational data.

• Ensures optimal technical quality and accuracy of all mammographic examinations according to MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act), the American College of Radiology (ACR), and FDA quality control requirements.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiography program

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• State of Connecticut Radiographer license

• ARRT certification in Radiography

Experience:

• At least two (2) years Mammography experience required

• Previous lead/Supervisory experience preferred

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