Mammographer

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Mammographer Quality Control Stereo Tech to perform mammography and stereotactic exams, and complete QC procedures according to policy.

You will prepare patients, answer questions, maintain equipment and documentation, follow safety standards, and participate in scheduling and workflow while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Weekend shifts required.

Qualifications

• ARRT Mammography (M) certification required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• Weekend shifts and multi-location work.

Responsibilities

• Completes mammographic imaging studies and presents them for diagnosis.
• Produces quality images following protocols and procedures.
• Performs patient preparation and explains exam procedures clearly.
• Maintains equipment, performs QC measurements, and troubleshoots issues.
• Follows ALARA principles and maintains safety standards.
• Documents required information and coordinates patient care.
• Monitors supplies and ensures continuity of services.
• Adheres to regulatory and accrediting standards.

Skills

Mammography experience

Education

ARRT Mammography (M) Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $34.40 - $47.30/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

The Mammographer Quality Control Stereo Tech is responsible for performing mammography and stereotactic exams on patients as requested by the referring physicians. Performs all mammography and stereotactic exams and QC procedures in accordance with RHS policy and procedures. Performs patient preparation and explanation of exams, responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process, and completes all associated patient and equipment screening and technical documentation.

What you will do

• Completes mammographic imaging studies and presents them for diagnosis.
• Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures.
• Provides clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Performs with a high degree of safety and quality and prevents or reduces harms through knowledge and application of policies, procedures, protocols using safety behaviors.
• Responsible for the preparation of equipment, instrumentation, and departmental supplies required to support quality patient care.
• Follows ALARA principles according to policy.
• Coordinates patient care and performs effective assessment, actions, and documentation.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Reports variances.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
• Troubleshoots and ensures equipment functionality.
• Detail oriented ability to multi-task organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience Mammography experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Mammography (M) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• Other Requirements Weekend Shifts
• Work/Float in more than one work location

Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of the team.

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