Mammography Technologist

Brookwood Baptist Health; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookwood Baptist Health is seeking a Mammography Technician in Alabama to provide quality patient care during mammography imaging services. You will exercise professional judgment, ensure safety, and comply with FDA/MQSA regulations while positioning patients and utilizing imaging techniques.

The role requires an accredited education in Radiologic Technology and relevant certifications. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to safety in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Must maintain CME points as mandated by MQSA.
• Valid Radiology registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care during mammography imaging services.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services.
• Follows FDA and MQSA regulatory requirements.
• Positions patients and manipulates technical factors for high-quality images.
• Applies radiation safety principles to minimize exposure.

Skills

Patient care

Professional judgment

Radiation safety principles

Technical quality assessment

Interpersonal communication

Education

Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology

CME points as mandated by MQSA

Tools

Radiology Information System

Personal protective equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary Provides quality patient care when performing mammography imaging services and related procedures by applying x-ray energy to demonstrate breast anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention while adhering to radiation safety principles.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Complies with FDA and MQSA regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to Baptist Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
• Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors, to achieve desired high-quality images for interpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, patient identification, and ensures that all breast anatomy is demonstrated according to MQSA/ACR guidelines.
• Applies principles of radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
• Requires utilization of Radiology Information System to accurately show arrival and completion of exams, correct coding of procedures done, and retrieval of reports.
• Utilizes sterile technique for sterile procedures in accordance with OH policy and training. Administers medical aid as required for any emergency.
• Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies, department guidelines and education requirements.

Other Related Functions

• Follows established imaging processing procedures and techniques.
• Maintains a clean organized work area.
• Maintains well stocked rooms.
• Assures customer satisfaction.
• Prioritizes workload to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Must have and maintain CME points as mandated by MQSA.

Licensure/Certification

• Valid Radiology registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.

Experience None.