Mammography Technologist

Tidelands Health; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is hiring a Mammography Technologist I to perform digital and 3D mammography, wire/localizations, and Dexa imaging under physician supervision. You will ensure radiation safety, accurate imaging, and high-quality patient care across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates hold an ARRT(M) certification or are eligible, an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology, and BLS certification, with at least 1 year of mammography experience preferred.

Qualifications

• ALARA concepts and safety principles applied to imaging procedures.
• Efficient patient positioning to optimize image quality.
• Strong time-management to handle procedures in a timely manner.
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients and radiologists.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital and 3D mammography according to protocol.
• May perform wire and wire-free localizations and stereotactic breast biopsies as needed.
• Prepare and educate patients for procedures, assuring comfort and safety.
• Document patient history and images for radiologist interpretation.
• Conduct daily/weekly QA tests on imaging equipment and workstations.
• Provide coverage across outpatient and hospital locations as required.

Skills

ALARA concepts

Positioning

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT(M) certification or eligible

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Employee Type:RegularWork Shift:Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!Mammography Technologist IAre 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 OverviewWorks 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.What you will doReview 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.Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.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.Perform and complete procedures as required by physician’s order in hospital information system.Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms. May also perform wire and wire-free localizations, stereotactic breast biopsies, and Dexa imaging at applicable locations.Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment; selecting proper exposure factors of radiographic equipment for each examination.Perform daily and weekly Quality Control tests on radiologist’s workstation, mammography machine, and Stereotactic equipment.Request, upload, and prepare patients outside mammograms when necessary for comparison of the Radiologist’s dictation.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, new hires.Education QualificationsAssociate's Degree from a Radiologic Technology program. RequiredExperience QualificationsMinimum one (1) year Mammography experience. PreferredSkills and AbilitiesUnderstand and utilize ALARA concepts and critical thinkingPositioningTime managementEffective communicationLicenses and CertificationsMammography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist ARRT(M) certified or registry eligible (If eligible, must become ARRT(M) certified within 24 months of hire or transfer date). RequiredBasic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is RequiredRadiography - South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association RequiredPhysical DemandMedium Physical DemandThe 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.