Mammography Tech I

Advocate Aurora Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography to verify patient identity, review history, and acquire high-quality images. You will assist radiologists, maintain sterile technique during procedures, and ensure accurate documentation and PACS transmission.

Requirements include ARRT Radiology certification, ARRT Mammography registry within six months of hire, and BLS. MQSA mammography training is mandatory.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiology is required.
• ARRT Mammography advanced registry within six months of hire is required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient ID armband and validates proof of identity.
• Reviews patient mammography history and correlates prior mammograms to ensure the correct exam.
• Performs digital imaging acquisition and recognizes factors affecting image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval.
• Evaluates image quality and consults with a radiologist as needed.
• Assists radiologist during invasive procedures and maintains sterile technique.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and performs basic troubleshooting under clinical engineering oversight.
• Maintains patient records, completes orders accurately, charges exams and supplies, and verifies exam sent to PACS.

Education

AMA/ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology program (two-year)

MQSA Mammography training requirements

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Verifies patient ID armband andvalidatesproof of identity.
• Reviews patient mammography medical history and correlatespriormammograms to ensure the correct examination is being performed.
• Performs digital imaging acquisition and recognizes factors that affect image acquisition, display, archiving, and retrieval.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a radiologist if needed.
• Assistsradiologist during invasive procedures and practices proper steriletechniquein the assembling of necessary supplies.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department supervisor. Performs troubleshooting and minor repair procedures under the direction of clinical engineering.
• Maintains patient records to include completing orders correctly, charging exams andsuppliesand verifying correctexam wassent to PACS.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• ARRT certification in Radiology and advanced registry from the ARRT in Mammography within six months of hire required.
• BLS required.

Education Required:

• Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA and ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technologyrequired.
• The R.T. must have met the federal mammography training requirements as specified in the Mammography Quality Standards Act of1992(MQSA).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This position requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients,equipmentand supplies. Must be able to push, pull, and lift weights of up to 600 pounds withassistance. Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking,bendingandlifting.Requiredto stretch, bend, twist, squat, and kneel in the daily operation of the Mammography department. Exposure to various physical conditions such as walking on hard surfaces and climbing stairs. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity. Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.