Registered Mammography Technologist - Laburnum Diagnostic Imaging Center - PRN

Bon Secours; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Registered Mammography Technologist in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves producing high-quality breast imaging and assisting in invasive procedures while ensuring safety and patient care. Candidates should have certification from ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology and at least one year of experience, with advanced registration in Mammography preferred. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Certification and Registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology required.
• Advanced modality registration in Mammography preferred or must obtain within 1 year.
• 1 year experience as a registered mammography technologist preferred.
• BLS certification preferred; required before direct patient care.
• Associate's degree from ARRT‑accredited program preferred.
• 1 year experience as a registered mammography technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality breast imaging procedures per established guidelines.
• Perform all breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
• Assist the radiologist in invasive breast procedures.
• Operates breast imaging equipment and selects technique factors.
• Applies radiation protection to minimize exposure.
• Ensures patient safety during procedures.
• Provides patient education and discharge instructions.
• Participates in quality assessments and improvement plans.

Skills

Patient centered care

Attention to detail

Communication with patients

Mammography

DEXA

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

PACS

RIS

Teamwork

Mammography

DEXA

Radiation protection

Patient education

Diagnostic Imaging

Medical Imaging

EHR

Education

Associate's from an ARRT accredited institute

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

PACS

Job description

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Registered Mammography Technologist produces high quality breast imaging procedures while following guidelines established by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), ACR (American College of Radiology) and MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program). They will perform all screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scans according to established protocols and procedures for interpretation by supervising physician.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) 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 – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

Education

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year experience as a registered mammography technologist (preferred)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• PACS (Picture archiving communication system) (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Skills

• Patient centered care
• Monitor patient conditions during examination
• Record patient medical histories
• Interdisciplinary team
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Communication with patients
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• PACS
• RIS (Radiology Information Systems)
• Teamwork
• Mammography
• DEXA
• Radiation protection
• Patient education
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Medical Imaging
• EHR (Electronic Health Records)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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