Mammography Technologist: Precision Breast Imaging

ummc; Kansas City (MO, MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

UMMC Greenwood is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform breast imaging using X-ray equipment, ensuring high-quality images and patient safety. The role involves explaining procedures, recording history, and positioning patients for optimal results, with responsibility for maintaining documentation and a clean work area.

Responsibilities include selecting settings, reviewing images for quality, reporting malfunctions, and upholding radiation protection and infection control practices in a

Qualifications

• Licensure as Medical Radiologic Technologist from Mississippi Department of Health.
• BLS required post-hire within 90 days.
• Mammography (M) certification from ARRT.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography procedures to produce breast images.
• Explains procedures, records history, selects equipment settings, positions patients.
• Reviews images for quality and forwards for interpretation; maintains documentation.
• Maintains supplies and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Ensures patient safety and provides comfort.
• Complies with radiation protection, infection control.

Skills

Mammography imaging

Patient care

Radiology safety

Communication

Equipment operation

Education

Radiologic technologist license (Mississippi)

ARRT Mammography certification

BLS certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

UMMC Greenwood is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform breast imaging using X-ray equipment, ensuring high-quality images and patient safety. The role involves explaining procedures, recording history, and positioning patients for optimal results, with responsibility for maintaining documentation and a clean work area.

Responsibilities include selecting settings, reviewing images for quality, reporting malfunctions, and upholding radiation protection and infection control practices in a