Mammography Tech

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Health seeks a skilled radiologic technologist with mammography expertise to perform imaging exams and ensure patient safety in a clinical setting.

The role requires CT radiology licensure, ARRT certification (or eligibility), CPR certification, and documented mammography experience. Expect rigorous quality and safety standards in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Graduated from an accredited radiologic technologist program.
• Valid CT radiology license and ARRT certification or eligibility.
• CPR certification.
• Must have documented 100 mammography exams under direct supervision.
• Annual certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Apply anatomy and physiology to obtain adequate diagnostic exams.
• Demonstrate competency in age-specific standards for the department/unit.
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies and practice safely.
• Prepare imaging exams with correct demographics and processing for billing.
• Evaluate radiographs for technical quality before release.
• Check patient identification and obtain history; ask about pregnancy as needed.
• Maintain department by checking equipment, supplies, and cleanliness.
• Understand the diagnostic technologist role within the health care team.
• Maintain licensure, registration and continuing education requirements.

Skills

Anatomy & Physiology

Emergency response

Radiation safety

Mammography

Patient history

Quality assurance

Equipment readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited radiologic technologist program

Connecticut radiology license

ARRT certification or eligible

CPR certification

100 mammography exams under direct supervision

Tools

Mammography equipment

Job description

Job Description

• Is able to apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology in obtaining adequate diagnostic exams.
• Demonstrates competency in the age specific standards as defined for the department/unit.
• Is able to recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, has developed skills to practice in a safe

clinical environment, knowledgeable regarding radiation safety and protection, has developed skills in contrast administration.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Is able to apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology in obtaining adequate diagnostic exams.
• Demonstrates competency in the age specific standards as defined for the department/unit.
• Is able to recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, has developed skills to practice in a safe

clinical environment, knowledgeable regarding radiation safety and protection, has developed skills in contrast administration.

• Prepares all imaging exams for reading to include correct demographic identification and processing of films

and assures that diagnosis matches procedure for correct billing. Evaluates radiograph for technical quality before releasing the patient.

• Checks for patient’s identification, questions the patient to obtain a patient history or pre-existing condition.

Always questions female patients regarding pregnancy. Documents all relevant information

• Having knowledge and demonstrates quality assurance in the area of Mammography.
• Is able to keep the department running proficiently, regularly checks equipment, accessories and supplies,

keeps area stocked at all times, cleans and disinfects equipment after each use; daily cleans exam room.

• Knows the role of a diagnostic technologist as a member of the health care team and is able to function as a competent and compassionate diagnostic technologist.

• Maintains appropriate licensure, registration and continuing education requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED.Graduated from an accredited radiologic technologist training program approved by the American Medical Association. Valid Radiology license from the State of Connecticut and ARRT or eligible. CPR certified. Must have documented 100 mammography exams under direct supervision to obtain mammography certification. Annual certification must be maintained.