Mammography Technologist

McLaren; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren in Fresno, CA seeks a radiologic technologist to perform digital mammograms at a technical level with general supervision, producing high-quality images in line with established policies and procedures. You may perform breast imaging procedures as needed.

Responsibilities include patient history intake, procedure explanations, equipment operation and maintenance, precise patient positioning, documentation, and adherence to radiation safety standards.

Qualifications

• Required: ARRT certification in general radiologic technology
• Required: Mammography certification
• If not mammography certified, on-site training with requirement to become certified within 15 months of hire
• Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Specializes in production of screening and diagnostic mammograms
• Obtains patient history and explains procedures to ensure patient comfort
• Operates and maintains all mammography equipment
• Positions patients and adjusts exposure factors to capture requested images
• Performs quality assurance and radiation safety practices
• Maintains documentation and records in paper and electronic formats
• Maintains consumables for quality testing
• Performs routine maintenance and checks on imaging equipment
• May assist other radiology areas as needed
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

ARRT Certified

Mammography Certification

BLS Certification

Education

Associate degree in Radiology

Tools

Mammography Equipment

Job description

Position Summary:

Performs digital mammograms of the breast at a technical level that will produce high quality mammographic images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision. May perform breast imaging procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast tumors.
2. Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
3. Operates and maintains all assigned mammography equipment to ensure it works properly.
4. Positions patients and moves mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Correctly captures the images requested by a physician.
5. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
6. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
7. Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
8. Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
9. May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
10. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• Certified in mammography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• If not mammography certified, on-site training will be provided with the requirement of becoming mammography certified within 15 months of hire
• Current BLS certification

Preferred:

• Associate degree in radiology

Additional Information

• Schedule: Worksharing
• Requisition ID: 26010270
• Daily Work Times: Varied
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No