Mammography Technologist - Full Time

Proforma Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging in line with physician orders and safety standards. Responsibilities include positioning patients, developing films, ensuring image quality, and adhering to MQSA/ACR guidelines.

The role involves patient education, data entry, teamwork with healthcare staff, and participation in quality assurance and standby rotations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Washington RT certification and BLS at hire.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and customer service skills.
• WA Mammography Technologist certification and ARRT-M registration or willingness to train with two years of radiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography procedures, position patients, develop films and evaluate image quality.
• Ensure patient safety, radiation safety protocols and regulatory compliance (MQSA/ACR).
• Educate patients, address concerns and promote a positive experience.
• Input patient data into systems and coordinate with healthcare teams.
• Monitor patient condition, manage contrast media and respond to adverse reactions.
• Maintain a clean radiology room and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate with staff, follow safety policies and participate in shift rotations and standby calls.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington)

Basic Life Support

State of Washington Mammography Technologist certification

ARRT-M registration

Job description

Seeking a Mammography Technologist to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging services in accordance with physician orders and safety standards.

Responsibilities Include

• Performing mammography procedures, positioning patients, developing films, and evaluating image quality.
• Ensuring patient safety, maintaining radiation safety protocols, and adhering to regulatory guidelines (MQSA/ACR).
• Providing patient education, addressing concerns, and promoting a positive experience.
• Accurately inputting patient data into computer systems and coordinating with healthcare teams.
• Monitoring patient condition during procedures, managing contrast media, and responding to adverse reactions.
• Maintaining a clean, organized radiology room and participating in quality assurance activities.
• Collaborating effectively with staff, adhering to safety policies, and participating in shift rotations and standby calls.

Qualifications Include

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington) and Basic Life Support certification at hire.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• State of Washington Mammography Technologist certification and ARRT-M registration or willingness to train with two years of radiology experience.

Preferred: One year of mammography experience.