Mammography Technologist

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Mammography Technologist to join their team. Responsibilities include performing various diagnostic procedures while ensuring high-quality patient care and accurate documentation. Candidates must have relevant certifications and demonstrate effective communication skills, ideal for those with a passion for healthcare.

Qualifications

• ARRT(M) certified or eligible, with certification required within two years.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum one year of mammography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms, Needle Localizations, and Breast Biopsies.
• Provide excellent patient care and accurate documentation of medical records.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication.

Skills

Radiation Safety

Anatomy and Positioning

Physics

Computer Skills

Medical Terminology

General Safety

Education

Radiologic Technology Associates degree

Job description

and the job listing Expires on June 1, 2025

Day – 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Position Summary: Performs Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms, Wire Needle Localizations, Stereotactic Breast Biopsies, Galactograms, and Quality Assurance. Provides excellent patient care. Performs accurate documentation of patient medical records. Demonstrates excellent customer service and effective communication. TH technologists are required to cover all sites as necessary.

Qualifications

Education:

– Completion of a Radiologic Technology Associates degree program or equivalent.

Experience:

– Minimum one (1) year Mammo experience preferred.

License/Certification:

– ARRT(M) certified or eligible (If eligible, must become ARRT(M) certified within two years of employment) required

– South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association certified required.

– American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the TH Organizational Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the TH Organizational Development Office are approved by TH Organizational development on a case by case basis). BLS Recertification is required every two (2) years.

Special Skills: Radiation Safety, Anatomy and Positioning, Physics, Computer Skills, Medical Terminology, General Safety

Physical Requirements: Medium

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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.