PRN Mammography Technologist Float

Akumin; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a Mammography Technologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role involves performing diagnostic mammography exams and providing thorough patient history to the interpreting radiologist. Applicants should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, and an ARRT (M) State License.

Strong customer service, organizational, and multi-tasking skills are essential. This position exposes candidates to a variety of physical demands, including patient handling and maintaining quality control standards in compliance with FDA/ACR guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's Degree preferred.
• ARRT (M) State License required.
• Valid state driver’s license needed.
• Must meet MQSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs screening and diagnostic mammography exams.
• Obtains patient history and prior films/reports.
• Performs Quality Control for FDA/ACR.
• Provides imaging support to other modalities.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Basic knowledge of computer applications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Associate's Degree

Certificate from a College or Technical School Mammography Program

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs screening and diagnostic mammography exams utilizing advanced 2D/3D equipment with thorough patient history/information collected, to provide the interpreting radiologist an accurate clinical history of patient signs and symptoms.
• Performs mammogram exams on patients.
• Obtains patient history, prior films/reports, and any other supportive role information that is needed (RIS/PACS, burn discs).
• Performs Quality Control (QC) needed for FDA/ACR.
• Provides imaging support to other modalities in center (x‑ray / bone density, etc).
• Works with mammogram letters (results/reminders).

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Certificate from a College or Technical School Mammography Program (state approved) – ARRT (M) State License, if applicable.
• CPR certification as applicable.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Must have met initial requirements under MQSA standards.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to a strong magnetic field and to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
• More than 50% of the time: sit, stand, walk.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• Ability to see, speak and hear to communicate with patients.
• Less than 50% of the time: stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Climb and balance.
• Carry and lift (ability to move non‑ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Akumin is an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.