Mammography Tech

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health is seeking an experienced Mammography Technologist to independently provide high-quality patient care during breast imaging. You will operate mammography equipment, perform procedures, and adhere to MQSA and ARRT standards to ensure accurate, compassionate service.

Ideal candidates hold ARRT mammography certification and Indiana licensure, with CPR and MQSA CE compliance. The role may involve assisting other shifts as needed and lifting requirements.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited radiologic technology program.
• ARRT certification in mammography or MQSA compliance.
• Indiana Radiologic Technologist license.
• CPR certification.
• Maintain MQSA continuing education credits and 200 mammography exams prior to MQSA inspections.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides patient care in mammography exams.
• Operates mammography equipment and performs procedures per department policies.
• Assists other areas and shifts as needed.
• Adheres to ARRT standards and MQSA requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Independence

Education

Accredited radiologic technology program

Job description

Summary

Independently provides excellent patient care in accordance with Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and American College of Radiology. Operates mammography equipment and performs procedures in accordance to department policies and procedures. Operates within the "Standards of Ethics" of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist and the "Clinical Practice Standards" established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist. Assist other areas and shifts as needed.

Education

Satisfactory completion of an accredited radiologic technology program.

Licensure/Certification

Valid registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in mammography or meet MQSA quality standards (MQSA Sec 900.12 Quality standard (a) (2). Valid Radiologic Technologist license with the Indiana State Board of Health. Valid CPR Certification. Must maintain MQSA technologist requirements of 15 mammography continuing education credits in a 36 month prior to each MQSA inspection and 200 mammography examinations 24 months prior to MQSA inspection.

Experience

Previous experience preferred, but not required, or previous experience in a similar role

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of imaging the various anatomical structures of breast imaging. Must be able to lift 50 lbs., 100 lbs. shared lifting. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Demonstrate ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills.