Mammo Technologist

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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Mammography Technologist, you will be vital in early breast cancer detection, performing high-quality mammographic imaging with precision and compassion.

Every day, you will expertly operate equipment, meticulously position patients, ensure comfort, perform quality control, and maintain accurate records. You'll collaborate with radiologists and adhere to safety and regulatory standards for comprehensive breast health.

To be successful in this role, you will possess current mammography certification, exceptional technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a compassionate demeanor, ensuring accurate diagnostics and positive patient experiences.

• Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate.

• Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including "Image Gently" and "Image Wisely" and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc.

• Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.

• Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director.

• Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements. Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology Program, upon hire

• Medical Radiographer: NE, upon hire and

• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and

• Registered Technologist Mammography, within 12 - months and

Preferred

• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Midlands we proudly serve Sarpy County and surrounding areas in Nebraska with patient-focused care. When designing our facility, we kept the patient viewpoint in mind, setting a tone for a more comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. We provide our patients with some of the highest quality scores in the country in heart and vascular, emergency, and surgical care. Also, we offer high quality care in diagnostics/radiology, women's care, home care, orthopedics, sleep and breathing disorders.

Pay Range

$30.76 - $45.76 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.