Mammography Technologist: Precision Imaging & Patient Care

Marshall Health; Teays Valley (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Health in West Virginia is seeking a Mammography Technician to position patients, select technical factors, operate imaging equipment, and prepare completed mammograms for interpretation.

You will educate patients on breast health, verify orders, manage forms and paperwork, maintain equipment and QA checks, and support the radiology team in daily operations. This is a full-time onsite role within our breast imaging program.

Responsibilities

• Positions patients according to standards set by American College of Radiology.
• Selects appropriate technical factors from technique charges and operate equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety practices.
• Prepares completed mammograms for interpretation in a timely manner, including appropriately identified images and all associated forms and paperwork.
• Educates patients on BSE, breast cancer, and other related women’s health issues.
• Reviews all requisitions/orders for accuracy and applicable clinical information.
• Ensures all information on the Breast History Form is accurate and complete.
• Prepares examination room and all equipment in advance according the patient’s examination and diagnostic needs.
• Confirms that all mammography files include appropriate labels and ID markers as required by ACR/FDA/MQSA.
• Inputs all data into the information system required for exam completion.
• Performs daily printer checks, record results, and report any abnormalities to the appropriate supervisor.
• Performs weekly phantom checks and appropriately reports discrepancies.
• Performs equipment monitoring and cleaning to maintain the highest quality environment.
• Helps maintain patient logs and information collection as required for regulatory standards.
• Performs weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual QA/QC tests as required.
• Records inventory needs, as needed to maintain appropriate supply levels.
• Assists clerical, billing, and scheduling staff as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Marshall Health in West Virginia is seeking a Mammography Technician to position patients, select technical factors, operate imaging equipment, and prepare completed mammograms for interpretation.

You will educate patients on breast health, verify orders, manage forms and paperwork, maintain equipment and QA checks, and support the radiology team in daily operations. This is a full-time onsite role within our breast imaging program.