Mammography Technologist

OneOncology; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform mammographic imaging on a mobile clinic and participate in community screenings. The role requires certification and licensure in radiologic technology, plus MQSA supervision experience.

Graduate from an AMA-accredited radiologic technology program with ARRT and LSRTBE licensure, current BLS, and the ability to perform at least 25 mammography exams under MQSA supervision.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA accredited program in radiologic technology.
• Active ARRT and LSRTBE licensure required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certification is required.
• Performance of a minimum of 25 mammography exams under direct supervision of an MQSA qualified individual.

Responsibilities

• Provide mammography imaging services on mobile medical clinic.
• Preventive maintenance of mammography equipment.
• Participate in community breast cancer screenings.

Education

AMA accredited program in radiologic technology

ARRT licensure

LSRTBE licensure

Current BLS certification

MQSA supervised mammography experience

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines. Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

SCOPE:

The Mammography Technologist (mammo tech) is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies; presenting them for diagnosis.

FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide mammography imaging services on mobile medical clinic.
2. Preventive maintenance of mammography equipment
3. Participate in community breast cancer screenings

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an AMA accredited program in radiologic technology required Active ARRT and LSRTBE Licensure required Current BLS certification required Mammographic Radiologic Technology, Certification Required Performance of a minimum of 25 mammography exams under direct supervision of an appropriate MQSA qualified individual. At least 8 hours of training in using any modality (e.g., digital) before beginning to use that modality independently For more than 50 years, the staff at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has provided the highest quality care to our patients. We strive to hire the best qualified applicants to join our growing team.