Mammography / ABUS Technologist (8524-Woodland)

Onsite Women's Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Onsite Women's Health is seeking a Mammographer to perform digital mammography and ABUS at a technical level to produce high-quality images for cancer screening. The program uses 3D tomosynthesis in an OB/Gyn office, with workflow designed for patient-centric care.

This role supports a Mon-Fri schedule, no weekend work, and independence with ownership of the patient care process. ARRT certification and 5+ years of practical experience are required, with state license as applicable and CME

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required; maintain CME as required by state/national bodies.
• Minimum of 5 years practical mammography experience.
• Hold a valid state license if applicable.
• Self-starter who can work without daily supervision.
• Must be very patient-centric, compassionate and computer savvy.

Responsibilities

• Produce screening and diagnostic mammograms with high image quality.
• Prepare patients for the mammographic procedure and explain procedures to reduce anxieties.
• Move and adjust mammographic equipment to set exposure factors per radiographic protocols.
• Perform QA testing to comply with MQSA, ACR and state requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and complete required data entry.
• Assist in ensuring eligible patients have annual screening mammograms, especially early in a new practice.

Skills

Mammography

ABUS

Independent work

Patient care

Radiology safety

Computer literacy

Education

ARRT Certification

Job description

Onsite Women's Health is on a mission to improve women's healthcare.

Onsite Women's Health (OWH) is the leading provider of in-office breast health and imaging services. In partnership with forward-thinking providers across the country, Onsite offers comprehensive in-office breast health and imaging services – anchored by a strong 3D screening mammography platform complete with AI for cancer detection.

Convenience drives breast cancer screening compliance, and compliance saves lives. Convenience is critical to ensure that most women have time to remain compliant with their breast care. By offering mammography and breast care services within the patient's primary care or OBGYN practice and scheduling appointments in coordination with an annual exam, compliance is easier to accomplish.

The Opportunity

This position's primary responsibility is to perform Digital Mammography and ABUS of the breast at a technical level that will produce the highest quality mammographic / ABUS images for diagnostic cancer screening purposes. The OWH program is unparalleled, making breast cancer screening more convenient for women.

Are you tired of working weekends?

Do you want a Mon - Fri work schedule?

Do you like to work independently and have ownership of all aspects of patient-centric care?

See yourself here.

At Onsite we don't work weekends and offer the opportunity to use the latest 3D tomosynthesis digital mammography equipment in an OB/Gyn office environment.

If you are an experienced mammographer, someone who can work independently and wants to have an impact on each and every patient, join us!

What do you need to be the right candidate for this role?

• ARRT required.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience.
• Must maintain CME's as required by State and or National accreditation bodies.
• Self-starter who can work without daily supervision.
• Hold a valid state license if applicable.
• Must be very patient centric, compassionate and computer savvy.
• Able to perform a variety of technical activities associated with the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures.
• Flexible with the ability to multi-task.

What are your responsibilities?

• Strongly prefer dual-registered technologist: mammography and breast ultrasound but will consider mammography only.
• Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast cancers and lesions.
• Responsible for the initial and ongoing success of the mammography service in the practice in which one works.
• Assist practice in any and all ways possible to be sure all eligible age appropriate patients have annual screening mammograms - this is particularly critical in the first 18 months of a new practice.
• 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.
• Examines digital images for image quality.
• Ensures equipment is in proper working order at all times.
• Performs all required QA testing required to comply with MQSA, ACR and State requirements/regulations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Processes routine paperwork and all required data entry.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Prepares all required reports and data pursuant to MQSA and State requirements.

Experience

Exceptional compensation for the right candidate and competitive benefits.

• Mammography: 2 years (Required)

License

• ARRT (Required)

EOE M/F/V/H