Mammography Technologist

UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Vermont Medical Center in Vermont is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform all types of mammographic breast imaging procedures under medical direction. The role includes training staff, maintaining mammography certifications, and adhering to FDA/MQSA requirements.

The candidate must have AMA Council for Radiologic Technology education, ARRT Advanced Mammography Certification, and Vermont licensure or eligibility, with flexibility to cross-train in other radiology modalities as

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Independently performs all types of mammographic breast imaging procedures.
• Assists in the technical orientation of cross-training staff and to instruct them in complex procedures.
• Acquires and maintains certification relevant to mammography per facility and FDA/MQSA requirements.
• Flexibility to cross train in other Radiology modalities based on staffing needs.

Education

AMA Council of Medical Education Program for Radiologic Technology

ARRT Advanced mammography Certification

Vermont licensure or eligibility

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