Mammography Technologist - Full Time

Vetted Solutions; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Mammography Technologist to provide imaging services under physician orders, prepare equipment, and develop films. The role emphasizes image quality, patient comfort, and education, with a focus on safety to minimize radiation exposure and strict adherence to MQSA/ACR regulations.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, a radiologic technologist license, and BLS certification, with at least one year of mammography experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Certified radiologic technologist license is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• At least 1 year of mammography experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide mammography services according to physicians' orders.
• Prepare equipment and perform high-quality imaging.
• Develop films and evaluate image quality.
• Maintain patient comfort and educate patients as needed.
• Enter data accurately and maintain safety standards to minimize radiation exposure.
• Adhere to MQSA/ACR regulations and safety protocols.
• Rotate shifts and manage patient identification.
• Monitor for contrast reactions and respond appropriately.
• Keep radiology area clean and organized.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Data entry

Safety standards

Teamwork

Patient education

Regulatory knowledge MQSA/ACR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified radiologic technologist license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Summary Of Mammography Technologist Role

This role involves providing mammography services according to physicians' orders, including preparing equipment, performing high-quality imaging, and developing films. The technologist must evaluate image quality, ensure patient comfort, and educate patients based on age-specific needs. Responsibilities include accurate data entry, maintaining safety standards to minimize radiation exposure, and adhering to regulations such as MQSA/ACR. The position requires strong customer service, communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Key duties encompass patient identification, managing contrast media, and responding to contrast reactions. The role also involves maintaining a clean, organized radiology environment, participating in safety protocols, and rotating shifts as needed. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, certified radiologic technologist license, and Basic Life Support. Preferred experience includes at least one year in mammography.