Mammography Technologist - Breast Center

Kettering Health; Ohio (TX); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist for the Breast Center in Hamilton, OH. The role involves performing screening and diagnostic mammograms, assisting Radiologists, and supporting MQSA and ACR processes.

The team emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and collaboration in a fast-paced setting. Qualified candidates will hold ARRT in mammography, Ohio Radiographer license, and BLS, with MQSA continuing education credits and prior experience in a Mammography department.

Qualifications

• ARRT mammography certification required.
• Ohio Radiographer license required.
• BLS certification.
• 15 mammography credits every 2 years as per MQSA.
• Experience in active Mammography department and ability to handle diverse patient types.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and assist Radiologists with procedures.
• Contribute to QC testing and MQSA documentation.
• Maintain paperwork for abnormal follow ups and communications with patients and physicians.
• Participate in MQSA inspections and ACR processes as needed.

Skills

Mammography

MQSA compliance

ACR requirements

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

MQSA continuing education credits

Tools

Radiology equipment operation

Job description

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

• M aintain 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.