Mammography Technician

UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center seeks a radiologic professional specializing in mammography to independently perform comprehensive breast imaging and to support cross-training across modalities. Responsibilities include maintaining required certifications and adhering to FDA/MQSA guidelines within the facility.

The role may involve cross-training in other radiology modalities to meet departmental staffing needs, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with

Qualifications

• Certification in mammography required.
• Vermont license or license eligibility.
• Cross-trained guidance in other radiology modalities may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform all types of mammographic breast imaging procedures.
• Assist in cross-training and instruct staff in complex procedures.
• Acquire and maintain mammography certification per facility and FDA/MQSA requirements.
• Cross-train in other Radiology modalities based on staffing needs.

Skills

ARRT Advanced Mammography Certificate

Vermont Licensure Eligible

Education

AMA Council of Medical Education Program for Radiologic Technology

Two years of additional education beyond High School

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

At the administrative direction of the Director and the Operations Supervisor and the clinical direction of the Radiologist / Team Leader, independently performs all types of mammographic breast imaging procedures. Assists in the technical orientation of cross-training staff and to instruct them in complex or difficult procedures. Acquires and maintains certification relevant to mammography per facility and FDA/MQSA requirements. Position requires the flexibility to cross train in other Radiology modalities based upon departmental staffing needs.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Employees who are cross-trained in more than one DI modality are responsible for all aspects of the job descriptions in each separate modality. Competencies in each modality must be kept at adequate levels of performance for each area, and necessary documentation, including certification renewals, must take place on a yearly basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Two years of additional education beyond High School
• Graduate of an AMA Council of Medical Education Program for Radiologic Technology
• ARRT Advanced mammography Certification Required

EXPERIENCE

Must currently be licensed or license eligible in the State of Vermont