Mammogram Technologist - PRN

Boone Hospital Center; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone Hospital Center in Missouri seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography to perform screening and diagnostic imaging for adult patients in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include performing mammography, potentially assisting with QC, dexa, or breast procedures; explaining procedures; and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiography or an equivalent credential.
• ARRT certification: RT(R) required.
• Mammography (M) certification required within 1 year of hire.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic imaging examinations in mammography.
• May be trained to perform QC, dexa scans or invasive breast procedures (e.g., needle biopsies).
• Explains procedures to patients and maintains a safe, comfortable environment.
• Provides pre- and post-procedure patient care.
• Reviews patient charts to verify exam orders and reasons for exams.
• Interviews patients about history and risk factors.
• Ensures proper patient positioning for diagnostic-quality images.
• Operates imaging equipment per protocol to acquire high-quality images.
• Adheres to ALARA radiation protection practices.
• Maintains records in clinical documentation systems; manages imaging data in PACS and EMR.
• Follows safety guidelines per ACR and MQSA; works with radiologists and healthcare teams.

Education

Associate degree in Radiography

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing screening and diagnostic imaging procedures in an outpatient Mammography department to adult patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs radiographic imaging examinations in mammography
• May also be trained to perform QC, dexa scans or invasive breast procedures, such as needle biopsies
• Explains procedures to patients and maintains a safe and comfortable environment
• Provides necessary pre- and post- procedure patient care
• Completes review of patients’ chart to verify exam orders and validate reason for exam
• Interview patients regarding personal and family history, including risk factors
• Practices proper patient positioning to achieve diagnostic quality imaging
• Adjust, maintain, and operate imaging equipment by following applicable protocol parameters to acquire high-quality, diagnostic images
• Implement radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff, by adhering to ALARA guidelines
• Maintain accurate records within clinical documentation support systems; Manages imaging data in PACS and documents procedures in EMR
• Follows best practice safety guidelines as established by ACR and MQSA
• Work closely with radiologists and other healthcare professionals
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Associate degree in Radiography
• Experience: 0-4 years
• Supervisor Experience: None required
• Licenses & Certifications: R.T.(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Mammography (M) certification by the ARRT required within 1 year of being hired into the position
• BLS required within 30 days of employment

Working Conditions:

Chemical Substances Direct Patient Care Exposure to Blood/Fluid Hazardous Materials Infectious Diseases Radiation Work Shift PRN (United States of America)

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer Boone Health is a mid-Missouri health care network of primary care offices, private practice clinics, outpatient services and affiliated hospitals, including Boone Hospital Center. Boone Hospital Center is a 392-bed full-service hospital located in Columbia, Mo. It is a regional referral center located in the center of the state. The hospital provides progressive health care programs, services, and technology to residents in 26 mid-Missouri counties. Boone Hospital Center was named the top hospital in mid-Missouri by U.S. News & World Report from 2015-2023 and was ranked as a Top 100 Hospital by Healthgrades for 2023 and 2024. Boone Hospital Center is mid-Missouri’s only designated Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Boone Health was named America’s #46 Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes.