Mammography Tech Full time Day

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Learning Environment

Great benefits

Excellent Team

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a dedicated Mammography Tech to detect breast tissue abnormalities through imaging studies. This role involves patient interaction, technical positioning, and quality assurance of mammograms.

The ideal candidate should have an Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology, hold a Connecticut Radiology license, and possess ARRT and Mammography certification. Benefits include excellent health insurance and a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized program in Radiologic Technology.
• Connecticut Radiology license required.
• ARRT and Mammography Certification.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and confirms identification.
• Conducts mammography study by positioning patients and adjusting equipment.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms.

Skills

Mammography modality experience

Patient communication

Equipment adjustment

Education

Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Position Purpose

The mammography tech is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies presenting them for diagnosis.

What you will do

• Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures explaining equipment; answering questions.
• Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a recognized program in Radiologic Technology; Associates Degree or above required.
• Licensure: Connecticut Radiology license.
• Certification: ARRT and Mammography Certified.
• Skills: Minimum 2 years working experience in the mammography modality preferred in an acute care setting.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Great benefits
• Health Insurance Coverage
• Learning Environment
• Excellent Team

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

EOE including disability/veteran