Mammography Technologist - Breast Center

Kettering Health Network; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network is seeking a Mammography Technologist for the Breast Center in Hamilton on the First Shift. This PRN role focuses on screening and diagnostic mammograms and supporting Radiologists during procedures.

The technologist will manage MQSA documentation, QC testing, and follow-up communications, while maintaining professional patient and physician interactions. Work is independent yet collaborative within a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in an active Mammography department and handling diverse patient types.
• Solid knowledge of MQSA and ACR requirements and QC procedures.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under time pressure.
• Professional communication with physicians, patients, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms and assists Radiologists.
• Maintains MQSA documentation and QC testing as required by MQSA.
• Keeps paperwork on follow-ups, pathology, and patient letters current as required by MQSA.
• Demonstrates good customer service and communication with radiologists, patients and offices.

Skills

Mammography department experience

MQSA procedures knowledge

QC procedures understanding

Professional communication

Education

ARRT Mammography certification

Ohio Radiographer license

BLS certification

MQSA continuing credits

Job description

Job Details

Breast Center | Hamilton | Resource (PRN) | First Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Mammography Technologist performs both screening and diagnostic mammograms and assists the Radiologists with mammography procedures. This individual helps with performing QC testing and documentation as required by the MQSA. The technologist helps to maintain all paperwork and documentation in regard to abnormal follow ups pathology, patient letters etc. as required by MQSA. This person must demonstrate good customer service with patients and doctor's offices, as well as have good communication with our Radiologists. The technologist is expected to work both independently and as a team with limited supervision. This person must participate in yearly MQSA inspections and the ACR process as needed.

Minimum Education

• Maintain fifteen mammography specific continuing credits per every two year period as required by the MQSA

Required Licenses

• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Must possess a valid Ohio License as a Radiographer.
• ARRT registry in mammography is required.
• Certified in BLS

Required Skills

• Experience is an active Mammography department with skill taking care of various patient types.
• Technologist must also have an understanding of routine QC procedures and MQSA and ACR requirements.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under time pressure.
• Ability to operate new equipment and learn new procedures.
• Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with physicians, patients, and coworkers.

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio.Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.