Mammographer Technologist

TridentCare; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Performance Bonuses

401k Match

6 Paid Holidays

Job summary

TridentCare is seeking a Mammograph Tech to provide bedside mammography services on a PRN–flexible schedule. The role focuses on screening and diagnostic mammograms, patient preparation, and cooperation, with MQSA/ACR/state compliance and QA responsibilities.

Opportunities for overtime and performance bonuses are noted. The position requires ARRT Mammographer Certification, state licensure, and ability to work independently across various sites with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Maintain required State licenses and ARRT Mammographer Certification, health requirements, and operational requirements.
• Valid driver's license in the applicable state and in good standing at all times.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Train other technologists as required.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and work independently with little to no direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms.
• Prepares patients for the mammographic procedure.
• Explains procedures to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Positioning and adjusting exposure factors per radiographic protocols.
• Practice radiation protection and patient shielding.
• Follow safety standards and operate equipment.
• Maintain mammogram quality and forward studies for interpretation.
• Perform QA testing to comply with MQSA/ACR/State rules.
• Handle paperwork and data entry; generate reports per MQSA/State.
• Assist Radiologist with QA/QC reporting and MQSA documentation.
• Oversee annual inspections and MQSA/ACR documentation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality; other radiology duties as assigned.

Skills

ARRT Mammographer Certification

State licensure

Valid driver’s license

Independent worker

Education

ARRT Mammographer Certification

Job description

Mammograph Tech

Join a team that makes a difference in patient\'s lives every day! TridentCare Mammographer Technologists bring the healthcare services to the patient\'s bedside.

Mammograph Tech

Join a team that makes a difference in patient\'s lives every day! TridentCare Mammographer Technologists bring the healthcare services to the patient\'s bedside.

Hours: PRN- flexible

Pay Range: $40 - $43

Top Reasons Rad Techs Love Working Here

• Enjoy the variety of work each day brings.
• Thrive in an environment where making decisions independently is encouraged and supported.
• Not confined to a single work space or location.
• Weekend/Evening Shift Diffs Available
• Self-motivated, dependable, and work independently with little to no direct supervision.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Incentive Programs
• Same Day Pay
• Performance Bonuses
• 401k Match
• Competitive Salary
• 6 Paid Holidays
• opportunity for Overtime and much much more!
  

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms.
• Prepares patients for the mammographic procedure.
• Explains procedures to the patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
• Practices radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills.
• Follows prescribed safety standards in operating all required equipment.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
• Performs all required QA testing required to comply with MQSA, ACR and State requirements/regulations.
• Processes routine paperwork and all required data entry.
• Prepares all required reports and data pursuant to MQSA and State requirements.
• Assists the Radiologist with QA/QC reporting.
• Performs all mammography tracking following MQSA guidelines and requirements.
• Maintains all QA documents necessary to exceed Annual FDA Inspection requirements.
• Coordinates all annual Inspections and documentation required by MQSA or ACR.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality.
• Other Radiology Duties Assigned by Supervisor/Manager

Required Skills

• Part Time Hours
• Maintain required State licenses and ARRT Mammographer Certification, health requirements, and operational requirements.
• Valid driver\’s license in the applicable state and in good current standing at all times.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Technologist must care for their equipment in a professional manner. Upon malfunction of any equipment, the supervisor should be notified immediately.
• Train other technologists as required.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and work independently with little to no direct supervision.