Mammographer I- Breast Center

UNC Health; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking a Mammography Technologist to produce routine and diagnostic mammograms under the clinical direction of a Radiologist. The role emphasizes film quality, patient care, safety, sterile technique and staff education within the NGH Breast Center.

The position requires MQSA compliance, ARRT registration, and mammography certification. Per Diem work with day shifts and an 8-hour schedule is offered at Nash Hospitals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Other. Graduation from an accredited school or program of Radiologic Technology.
• Must be mammography registered within 12 months of hire.
• Current registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, with up-to-date continuing education credits
• Current advanced certification in Mammography through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• 2 years of Radiographer and/ or Mammographer experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Produces routine mammograms, diagnostic mammograms; obtains history and data; reviews Radiologist’s report; applies shielding and immobilization devices; adjusts and controls equipment; reviews film for clinically acceptable results; prepares room and supplies.
• Applies radiation safety guidelines and patient protection guidelines.
• Provides emotional support, comfort, general assistance, and information to patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care based on patient age.
• Coordinates or collaborates with physicians and staff.
• Provides instruction in mammography theory, skills, and application to staff, new employees, and students.
• Operates and maintains mammographic equipment, computers, and other departmental equipment.
• Participates in quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Provides instruction in mammogram procedures to other employees, new employees, and students.

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

Produces mammographic images under the clinical direction of a Radiologist. Takes responsibility for film quality, patient care, safety, sterile technique and providing education for staff and students. Participates in other necessary activities in support of departmental operations. Must meet current MQSA (FDA) regulations for a practicing mammographer.

Responsibilities:

1. 1. Produces routine mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, include, but not limited to: Obtains history and/or examination data and evaluates for contraindicating conditions; Reviews Radiologist’s report; Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices; Adjusts and controls equipment; Reviews film for clinically acceptable results and releases patients; Prepares room by gathering and setting up equipment, viewing prior images, and any supplies required.
2. 2. Applies radiation safety guidelines and patient protection guidelines.
3. 3. Provides emotional support, comfort, general assistance, and information to patients.
4. 4. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on the age of the patients served.
5. 5. Coordinates or collaborates with physicians and staff.
6. 6. As assigned, provides instruction in the basic theory, technical skills, and application of mammography procedures to other employees, new employees, and students.
7. 7. Operates and maintains mammographic equipment, computers, and other departmental equipment.
8. 8.partcipates in quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
9. 9. As assigned, provides instruction in the basic theory, technical skills, and application of mammogram procedures to other employees, new employees, and students.

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Other information:

Education Requirements:

• Associate degree in Other. Graduation from an accredited school or program of Radiologic Technology.
• Must be mammography registered within 12 months of hire.

License/Certification Requirements:

• Current registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, with up-to-date continuing education credits
• Current advanced certification in Mammography through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• 2 years of Radiographer and/ or Mammographer experience is preferred, but not required.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Breast Center

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No