Mammography Technologist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Bonus available for those who qualify

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role, you will perform diagnostic and screening mammographic studies while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Candidates should possess active status as a Registered Technologist - Radiography, along with BLS certification.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with ultrasound and biopsy procedures, ensuring compliance with FDA standards, and reviewing past imaging for better tissue visualization. The position runs Monday to Friday with no on-call duties or holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires active status as a Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT(R).
• Requires certification in Mammography (M) through the ARRT within 12 months of hire.
• Requires current license through Indiana State Department of Health as a Radiologic Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality diagnostic and screening mammographic studies.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Reviews prior imaging to improve tissue visualization.
• Complies with FDA MQSA Regulations.
• Assists with mammographs, ultrasound therapies, and biopsies.

Skills

Basic Life Support certification

Ability to maneuver equipment

Ability to learn breast ultrasound procedures

Education

Current license through Indiana State Department of Health as a Radiologic Technologist

Active status as a Registered Technologist - Radiography RT(R)

Certification in Mammography through ARRT

Job description

Overview

This position is full-time, days. The shift is Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm, at University Hospital. No holidays! No call! New Hire Bonus available for those who qualify!

Performs quality diagnostic and screening mammographic studies utilizing knowledge of anatomic positions. Ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures by explaining the process, positioning patients correctly, and adjusting equipment as needed. Reviews prior imaging to attain and/or improve tissue visualization as compared to prior studies. Complies with FDA MQSA Regulations. Assists with mammographs, ultrasound, and MR guided breast localizations and biopsies. May perform screening breast ultrasound procedures as required by local facility.

• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
• Requires active status as a Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT(R) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Requires certification in Mammography (M) through the ARRT within 12 months of hire. If performing breast ultrasound, must obtain credential through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): RDMS(BR); American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): RT(S)(BS), or RT(R)(M)(BS); within 18 months of hire.
• Requires current license through Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Currently meets Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements, preferred.
• Requires ability to learn breast ultrasound procedures, if applicable.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.