Mammographer

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Mammography Technologist to produce high-quality mammograms and maintain accurate patient records. You will guide patients through procedures, ensure safety, and comply with FDA MQSA and ACR standards.

The role involves assisting radiologists with stereotactic biopsy, machine calibration, and sterile field setup, along with performing regular QC and keeping logs up-to-date. Join a team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required for Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT certification and BLS certification preferred.
• Experience in mammography is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammograms with high-quality imaging.
• Assist radiologists with stereotactic biopsy and localizations.
• Carry out QC/QA practices and maintain logs.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate's Degree

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Mammography equipment

QA/QC procedures

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for producing good quality exams in a timely manner while practicing good patient care and maintaining accurate patient records. He/She assures the Mammography program meets all FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act and American College of Radiology requirements and standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 75% Conducts Mammograms; Escorts patient to the room, completes proper documentation, and explains procedure to patient prior to mammogram procedure. Takes images for interpretation. Verifies images are of good technical quality.
• 15% Assists radiologist with stereotactic biopsy and needle localizations to include: machine calibration, sterile field set-up, explaining procedure to patient, offering consolation and ensuring comfort to the patient during procedure.
• 10% Performs quality control and assurance practices. Schedules preventative maintenance and calibration on equipment and schedules necessary repairs. Assures all mammography manuals are kept up-to-date. Keeps accurate and current QC logs to document variances, investigates and corrects any abnormal QC occurrences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (Required)AART-ODH - American Registry of Radiologic Technology - American Association of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description

BLSC- Basic Life Support Certification ARRT- American Registry of Technologists Field of Study: Applied Science, Radiology, Mammography, AMA, JRCERT Years of experience: 1 Work Shift: Variable Scheduled Weekly Hours : As Needed Department Mammography Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization "where people want to work."