Mammography Technologist – Day Shift, $15K Sign-On

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

Health, dental, vision, prescription

Tuition assistance and professional/de

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech) for Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA. The role involves performing breast imaging and DEXA scans, assisting radiologists, and ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging.

ARRT certification is required; advanced mammography registration is preferred or obtainable within 1 year. A BLS certification is required at hire for select locations. Sign-on bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• Certification and Registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
• Advanced modality registration in Mammography, ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within 1 year)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Responsibilities

• Performs all breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
• Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and consent is obtained by performing physician.
• Correlates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed provider.
• Conveys patient's clinical history to licensed provider prior to examination.
• Selects and operates breast imaging equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Selects appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of the mammographic procedures.
• Provides patient education and discharge instructions.
• Participates in the department's quality assessments and improvement plans.

Skills

Mammography

DEXA

Radiology RIS

PACS

Communication with patients

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree in an ARRT accredited program

Tools

EPIC EHR

PACS

RIS

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech) for Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA. The role involves performing breast imaging and DEXA scans, assisting radiologists, and ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging.

ARRT certification is required; advanced mammography registration is preferred or obtainable within 1 year. A BLS certification is required at hire for select locations. Sign-on bonus may apply.