Mammography/X-Ray Multi-Modality Tech – 1st Shift

Midstate-Radiology-Associates-1; Yalesville (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Midstate Radiology Associates is seeking a Full Time Mammography/X-ray Technologist for our Wallingford Imaging location in Wallingford, CT. The role covers mammography, x-ray, and dexas as a multi-modality technologist with primary first-shift responsibilities.

The ideal candidate holds a CT State Radiographer's License, ARRT certifications, and current radiography experience; mammography experience is preferred but training is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiography program.
• CT State Radiographer's License required.
• ARRT (R) & ARRT (M)
• Current x-ray experience required and Mammography experience preferred however, willing to train the right candidate
• Acute care experience and experience with invasive procedures is very highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs Radiography and Mammography examinations on identified patients according to department and procedures and protocols by positioning patients, preparing contrast medias, selecting anatomic and technical parameters accurately, and selecting the correct exposure factors utilizing the assessment of patient age, pathology and diagnosis to produce reliable and informational data.
• Ensures optimal technical quality and accuracy of all mammographic examinations according to MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act), the American College of Radiology (ACR), and FDA quality control requirements.
• Accurately inputs data into the RIS by tracking procedure performed as well as data required in order to capture exam and supply charges, resource allocation and other relevant information. Transfers correctly annotated images into PACS.
• Develops and evaluates images for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.
• Obtains all relevant patient information, and assesses physician's order and/or requisition for completeness by reviewing the clinical information, pertinent laboratory results and patient's chart to ensure the correct procedure is performed and proper patient preparation is administered on the correct patient. As well as educates and assists patients in hereditary cancer risk assessment testing.
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills

Mammography/X-ray technologist

X-ray imaging

Diagnostic radiography

Education

Radiography program graduate

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Midstate Radiology Associates is seeking a Full Time Mammography/X-ray Technologist for our Wallingford Imaging location in Wallingford, CT. The role covers mammography, x-ray, and dexas as a multi-modality technologist with primary first-shift responsibilities.

The ideal candidate holds a CT State Radiographer's License, ARRT certifications, and current radiography experience; mammography experience is preferred but training is available for the right candidate.