PRN Mammography Technologist Float

Akumin®; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a Mammographer to perform screening and diagnostic mammography exams using 2D/3D equipment. responsibilities include collecting patient history and prior films to provide a thorough clinical history to the interpreting Radiologist, and supporting other imaging modalities as needed.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, state-approved Mammography Program, ARRT (M), CPR certification, and state license if applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• State-approved Mammography Program is required.
• ARRT (M) certification and state license as applicable.
• CPR certification and basic computer literacy.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammogram exams on patients.
• Obtains patient history, prior films/reports, and supporting information.
• Performs Quality Control (QC) per FDA/ACR guidelines.
• Provides imaging support to other modalities in center.
• Works with mammogram letters (results/reminders).

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree preferred

Mammography Program (State approved)

ARRT (M)

State License, if applicable

CPR certification

Job description

Our Mammographer performs screening and diagnostic mammography exams utilizing advanced 2D/3D equipment with thorough patient history/information collected, to provide interpreting Radiologist an accurate clinical history of patient signs and symptoms.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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 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:

The employee will be exposed to a strong magnetic field. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

More than 50% of the time:

• Sit, stand, walk.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• See, speak and hear to be able 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).

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X-ray Technologist, Radiology Technologist, ARRT, radiology, Mammo, Mammography, imaging, Bone Density, C-arm and diagnostic scanning

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are 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.