Registered Mammography Technologist — Imaging Specialist

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Mammography Technologist to produce high-quality breast imaging per ARRT, ACR, and MQSA guidelines. You will perform screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA scans following established protocols and collaborate with supervising physicians.

This role requires ARRT Diagnostic Radiology registration, up-to-date BLS, and 1 year of mammography experience. Excellent patient communication and safety practices are essential, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a registered mammography technologist
• Registered with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
• Advanced modality registration in Mammography, ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within 1 year)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• BLS Basic Life Support (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Responsibilities

• Performs all breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
• Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and consent is obtained by performing physician.
• Correlates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed provider.
• Conveys patient's clinical history to licensed provider prior to examination.
• Selects and operates breast imaging equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Selects appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of the mammographic procedures.
• Provides patient education and discharge instructions.
• Participates in the department's quality assessments and improvement plans.

Skills

Patient care

Vital monitoring

Medical histories

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

PACS proficiency

RIS familiarity

Education

Assoc. ARRT accredited institute

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Mammography Technologist to produce high-quality breast imaging per ARRT, ACR, and MQSA guidelines. You will perform screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA scans following established protocols and collaborate with supervising physicians.

This role requires ARRT Diagnostic Radiology registration, up-to-date BLS, and 1 year of mammography experience. Excellent patient communication and safety practices are essential, with opportunities for professional