Mammography Technologist

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Mammography Technologist to operate radiographic equipment for breast imaging. The role involves working under the supervision of a Mammography Supervisor, ensuring patients are positioned correctly for assessments, and assisting in the detection of breast diseases.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and an Associates in Radiology, along with necessary licensure and training in mammography. This position demands attention to detail and quality patient interactions to provide superior healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio license and ARRT registration required.
• 40 contact hours of documented mammography training.
• Experience with 3D training and breast imaging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate mammography and DEXA equipment to capture images.
• Evaluate physician orders and assess patient needs.
• Document patient history and ensure image quality for radiologist interpretation.

Skills

Mammography training

Patient assessment

Radiographic equipment operation

Bone Mineral Density Test operation

Quality Control testing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates in Radiology

Tools

Radiographic mammography equipment

DEXA equipment

Job description

Department: Breast Center
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Mammography Supervisor. The Technologist's primary job function is to operate radiographic mammography equipment to obtain radiographs and to assist in the detection of breast disease. In doing so, positions patients and adjusts X-ray equipment to correct setting for each examination. Operates DEXA equipment and positions patients for Bone Mineral Density Test. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Associates in Radiology required

Licensure:

• Ohio(R) required
• ARRT(R) required
• ARRT(M) required
• BLS within 90 day introductory required

Experience:

• 40 contact hours of documented training specific to mammography under the supervision of a qualified instructor required.
• 8 hours of documented 3D training.
• Training in breast anatomy and physiology, positioning, imaging of breast implants required.
• The performance of a minimum of 25 examinations under the direct supervision of a qualified individual required.
• On-site Training: Eight hours of training in each modality to be used. 15 CEU's specific to mammography every 3 years. Must perform a minimum of 200 in a 24 month period.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Evaluation of physician order, diagnosis, and clinical information to discern appropriate procedures/views/treatments.
• Assessment of the patient's needs and ability to follow instructions.
• Provides or navigates patient where they may receive breast health educational information.
• Position patient properly and obtain appropriate mammographic and Dexa views.
• Correlates clinical history with completed mammograms and Dexa scans.
• Presents appropriate images to radiologist for interpretation.
• Responsible for correctly documented patient history in Meditech, in the Mammography Reporting System (Ikonopedia) and RIS.
• Perform QC tests as indicated by ACR/FDA guidelines and corrects problems recognized.
• Responsible for requesting service for equipment.
• Behaves in a professional manner (includes not abusing telephone/internet privileges, breaks, socializing, and being consistently punctual, etc.).
• Assists in training of new or less experienced employees and/or students.
• Sets up for and obtains necessary views for invasive procedures.
• Maintains clean work area and equipment as well as par level stocking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy
• Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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