Mammography Technologist

akumincorp; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin Operating Corp. is seeking a Mammographer to perform film screen and/or digital mammography exams. You will collect patient history, ensure accurate clinical histories for Radiologists, and provide imaging support across modalities in a busy center.

The role requires ARRT (M) certification, state licensing as applicable, CPR, and MQSA compliance. Strong customer service and multitasking skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's degree is preferred.
• Graduate of a State approved Mammography program is required.
• ARRT (M) certification required.
• State license required, if applicable.
• CPR Certification required.
• Driver's license may be required.
• Must meet MQSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammogram exams on patients.
• Obtains patient history, prior films/reports, and any other necessary information.
• Performs Quality Control (QC) per FDA/ACR standards.
• Provides imaging support to other modalities (x-ray, bone density, etc.).
• Works with mammogram letters (results/reminders).

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Graduate of a State approved Mammography program

ARRT (M) certification

Job description

OurMammographer performs film screen and/or digital mammography exams with thorough patient history/information collected, to provide interpreting Radiologist an accurate clinical history of patient signs and symptoms.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs mammogram exams on patients.
• Obtains patient history, prior films/reports, and any other supportive role information that is needed (RIS/PACS, burn discs).
• Performs Quality Control (QC) needed for FDA/ACR.
• Provides imaging support to other modalities in center (x-ray/ bone density, etc).
• Works with mammogram letters (results/reminders).

Position Requirements:

• HighSchool Diploma or equivalent experience required;Associate's Degree preferred.
• Graduate of a State approved Mammography program required.
• ARRT (M) required.
• State license required, if applicable.
• CPR Certification required.
• As applicable, valid state driver's license required.
• Must have met initial requirements under MQSA standards.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will be exposed to a strong magnetic field. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

More than 50% of the time:

• Sit, stand, walk.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time:

• Stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Climb and balance.
• Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.