Mammography Technologist

Swope Health Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Mammography Technologist to join their team. In this role, you will perform essential screening and diagnostic mammography exams while ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting state-of-the-art equipment, contributing to the continuous improvement of patient care. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on providing high-quality services to the community. If you are passionate about women's health and committed to delivering exceptional care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Days Off

Flexible Spending Account

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid holidays

Paid personal day

Qualifications

• Current ARRT certification required for mammography exams.
• Experience in quality control and assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography exams.
• Ensure compliance with MQSA and ACR accreditation standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mammography equipment.

Skills

Mammography

Quality Assurance

Radiological Exams

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

ARRT Certification

Tools

Mammography Equipment

Mammography Tracking Systems

Job description

To perform screening and diagnostic mammography exams as well as some radiological exams. To assume quality assurance and quality control duties. Must be current with the ARRT and other according to bodies to perform mammography exams. Will have responsibilities to lead both ACR Accreditation and MQSA Inspections. Responsible for equipment maintenance. by calling for appropriate service and assuring preventative maintenance is performed. Swope Health Radiology is committed and focused on increased diagnosis and treatment of breast disease, and to assist their family members providing high quality patient care.

Primary Functions :

1. Demonstrates and exceeds all requirements for mammography technologist, as set forth in MQSA guidelines.

2. Performs daily monitor QC, and weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual QC testing on the mammography machine.

3. Assists with QA activities including the yearly medical audit and EQUIP to ensure compliance with MQSA.

4. Assists in ensuring operation of mammography equipment by troubleshooting, calling for appropriate service, and assuring preventative maintenance is performed.

5. Utilizes mammography tracking systems to ensure results and follow ups are communicated correctly and in a timely manner.

6. Helps to assist other technologists with daily exams, scanning, scheduling, sending and receiving images through the cloud and other coordinative and administrative activities necessary to accomplish the exacting and supportive services of the Radiology department.

7. Monitors daily workload to ensure timely service and meet client satisfaction and turnaround expectations.

8. Communicates effectively with staff and clients, responding efficiently to questions, issues and concerns.

9. Help in maintaining and updating Mammography policies and procedures.

10. Maintains a working knowledge of current trends and technologies in radiology / breast cancer awareness.

11. Uses critical thinking skills, to solve concerns within the Mammography Department.

12. Continuous quality improvement principles.

13. Maintain clean working environment by following proper infection control techniques and policies.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with :

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day.

About Swope Health Services :

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made - delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.

Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.

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