Mammogram Technologist

Sanitas Medical Centers; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanitas Medical Centers in the United States seeks a Mammogram Technologist to independently perform screening and diagnostic mammograms under general supervision. You will position patients, calibrate equipment, acquire high-quality images, and collaborate with radiologists to support accurate diagnoses.

The role emphasizes MQSA and ACR standards, HIPAA compliance, and precise documentation of procedures and results, with a focus on compassionate patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with mammography procedures and quality control.
• Ability to document procedures accurately and maintain records.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
• Ability to work with radiologists to review findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient interviews to gather history and prepare for imaging.
• Prepare and calibrate mammography equipment and conduct imaging.
• Adjust settings to obtain diagnostic-quality images and collaborate with radiologists.
• Maintain records of procedures and image data.
• Ensure compliance with MQSA, ACR, and HIPAA requirements.

Job description

“Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.”

Job Summary

The Mammogram Technologist is responsible for independently performing a variety of complex and specialized procedures such as screening and diagnostic mammograms under general supervision.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Patient Assessment - Perform patient interviews to gather medical history and relevant information, ensuring patient safety and proper procedure planning. Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented. Position patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
• Equipment Setup - Prepare and calibrate mammography equipment and ensure daily and weekly quality control measures are taken.
• Imaging Procedures and Optimization - Conduct mammograms using various techniques and mammographic views. Adjust equipment settings to obtain clear and accurate images, optimizing image quality and ensuring diagnostic value. Works closely with the radiologists to perform proper diagnostic testing when abnormalities are identified.
• Data Analysis - Analyze acquired images and recordings to identify abnormalities, measurements, and anomalies in the breast. Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated.
• Documentation - Maintain detailed records of procedures, patient information, and image data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Communication - Collaborate with radiologists to discuss findings and help in the development of treatment plans and diagnoses. Maintains accurate and precise documentation. Accurately record orders from physicians in the patient record.
• Quality Assurance - Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks. Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to the modality, including MQSA and ACR.
• Compliance - Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, policies, and protocols, including HIPAA regulations for patient privacy. Maintains adherence to all company policies related to Compliance.