Mammography Technologist - Per Diem

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); Vor Ort; USD 34.440 - 55.104; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Mammography Technologist at University of Vermont Medical Center works in the daily mammography area, performing routine and diagnostic mammography exams with required competency.

This role includes weekly QA/QC tasks, training of staff and students, and potential weekend/holiday/on-call shifts as needed. ARRT certification and state license eligibility are required, with a training plan for credentialing.

Qualifikationen

• Mammography competency and routine/diagnostic exam proficiency.
• Weekly quality control on mammography units.
• Willingness to train other staff and students.

Aufgaben

• Perform mammography exams on all equipment.
• Conduct weekly QC as required by FDA/ACR.
• Assist in training staff and students as needed.
• May work weekends, holidays, and be on call as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Mammography knowledge

Quality control

Training others

Ausbildung

Graduate of CAHEA/JERCT accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Mammography equipment

Jobbeschreibung

The status of this position is Per Diem, which means there are no "set" or committed hours. Coverage of a per diem employee ensures appropriate staffing levels during planned and unforeseen absences of staff and maintains patient access, keeping schedules and our services running smoothly.

The Mammography Technologist demonstrates progressive knowledge and sense of responsibility in the daily operations of the mammography area. They must have enough credits in digital mammography to perform exams on all equipment and be proficient in routine and diagnostic mammography exams. All technologists must perform weekly quality control on the mammography machines as required by the FDA and ACR. The Mammography Technologist may need to perform other radiographic procedures according to established practices and under the direction of a Radiologist, Supervisor and Chief Technologist. They need to pass a mammography competency before performing mammography exams and take the ARRT mammography boards within one year of starting in mammography. They need to assist in training other personnel and students as needed. The technologist may be required to work weekends, holidays, and on call duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology approved by CAHEA/JERCT. ARRT certified and Licensed or License eligible with the State of Vermont.

EXPERIENCE

Has at least 1 year experience as a Radiology technologist and has successfully completed all Radiology competencies.