Mammography Technologist

100 Georgetown Hospital System; Country Club Estates (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist II to independently perform digital and 3D mammography, wire/localizations, stereotactic breast biopsies, and DEXA imaging across sites. The role requires strong knowledge of breast anatomy, imaging accuracy, radiation safety, and QA in compliance with federal regulations.

You may train students and new hires as needed. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology and at least one year of mammography experience, with

Qualifications

• Preferred skills include safe ALARA practices, proper patient positioning, and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Review orders and ensure accuracy for biopsies and localizations.
• Prepare patients and educate them about procedures to ensure comfort and understanding.
• Position patients for breast imaging and apply shielding for safety.
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and Dexa imaging as ordered.
• Maintain equipment and perform quality control on radiology systems.
• Assist with MRI-guided biopsies and coordinate with radiologists and surgeons.

Skills

ALARA concepts

Positioning knowledge

Critical thinking

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Radiologic Technology associate degree

Job description

Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America) Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Mammography Technologist II Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

Works independently to perform digital and 3D screening and diagnostic mammography and may also include wire and wire-free localizations, stereotactic breast biopsies, and DEXA imaging based on hospital policies and/or practice standards, under the supervision of the interpreting physician. Must demonstrate an understanding of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Must maintain accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques, and image evaluation while adhering to radiation protection and safety standards. Must understand the federal regulations governing mammography practice to meet the standards for the performance of breast imaging. Must have knowledge of the quality assurance policies and quality control testing for mammography within federal regulation guidelines. Must prepare and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques for stereotactic biopsies and wire needle localizations and explain procedures to patients. Imaging technologists are required to cover all outpatient and hospital locations as necessary and appropriate and may also assist with mentoring and/or training students, and new hires.

What you will do

• Review orders prior to day of procedure to ensure accuracy and to avoid delay in patient care, and maintain, generate, and keep organized documentation for all upcoming biopsies and localizations.
• Gather all required documentation for the procedure including consent, outside reports and images, and uploading outside images to PACS.
• Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure by positioning and instructing patient while utilizing protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required.
• Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.
• Perform and complete procedures as required by physician’s order in hospital information system.
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and Dexa imaging at applicable locations.
• Perform stereotactic biopsies and wire needle localizations.
• Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment; selecting proper exposure factors of radiographic equipment for each examination.
• Complete Biopsy Quality Control before every procedure.
• Complete post procedure documentation including entering specimen orders.
• Perform daily and weekly Quality Control tests on radiologist’s workstations, mammography machine, and Stereotactic equipment.
• Request, upload, and prepare patients outside mammograms when necessary for comparison of the Radiologist’s dictation.
• Enter an order for Breast Ultrasound when required by the Radiologist and communicate with the sonographers.
• Assist with MRI guided breast biopsies as needed.
• Assisting Breast surgeon/radiologist throughout the procedure.
• Place supply orders for procedures and maintain an adequate PAR level.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from a Radiologic Technology program
• Required Experience Qualifications Minimum one (1) year Mammography experience

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Understand and utilize ALARA concepts
• Positioning knowledge
• Critical Thinking skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Time management
• Effective communication

Licenses and Certifications

• Mammography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist or registry eligible (If eligible, must become ARRT(M) certified within 24 months of hire or transfer date)
• Required Radiography - South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association
• Required Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days

Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It’s a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you’ll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it’s like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.