Mammographer - Diagnostic Center

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 4,477,000 - 6,162,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Hampton, VA, seeks a Mammographer to perform diagnostic mammography exams in a center setting. You will prepare patients, explain procedures, and respond to questions while ensuring safety and accuracy in imaging and documentation.

Responsibilities include producing high-quality images, following protocols, and maintaining equipment with regular QC checks. Weekend shifts and multi-site work are required to support patient care and service continuity.

Qualifications

• Mammography experience preferred.
• ARRT Radiology (R) certification required upon hire.
• ARRT Mammography (M) certification within 2 years required.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammographic imaging studies and presents them for diagnosis.
• Produces quality images following established protocols.
• Completes clinical documentation per scope of practice.
• Adheres to ALARA principles and safety policies.
• Prepares equipment, instrumentation, and supplies to support patient care.
• Performs equipment quality control measurements and troubleshooting.
• Coordinates patient care and documents actions taken.
• Monitors inventory to prevent service interruption.

Skills

Mammography experience

Attention to safety

Education

ARRT Radiology (R) Certification

ARRT Mammography (M) Certification within 2 years

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Hampton, Virginia Hiring Range $32.50 - $44.73/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Mammographer in a diagnostic center setting is responsible for performing mammography exams on patients as requested by the referring physicians. Performs all mammography exams and 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.
• Understands and adheres to all applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Reports variances.
• 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.
• 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

• Mammography experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications: Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiology (R) Upon Hire(Required)
• Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Mammography (M) within 2 Years(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

Company Culture

We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.

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 our team.

At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.