Senior Mammography Technologist & Clinical Mentor

ochsner; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner is seeking a radiologic technologist with advanced certification in mammography to collaborate with staff radiologists in providing high-quality breast imaging services. The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and accurate imaging procedures across multiple facilities.

The selected candidate will operate imaging equipment, review images for diagnostic quality, and participate in departmental operations while traveling between Ochsner facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Current unrestricted license in the state of practice.
• Advanced certification in mammography within 1 year of hire/transfer.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician order and procedure to ensure accuracy.
• Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explains procedure to patient to ensure understanding.
• Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol.
• Reviews patient images prior to transmission to ensure diagnostic quality.
• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Assists in departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance).
• Adapts communication to diverse patient populations and respects privacy.

Skills

Computers

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Radiology information systems

Job description

Ochsner is seeking a radiologic technologist with advanced certification in mammography to collaborate with staff radiologists in providing high-quality breast imaging services. The role emphasizes patient education, safety, and accurate imaging procedures across multiple facilities.

The selected candidate will operate imaging equipment, review images for diagnostic quality, and participate in departmental operations while traveling between Ochsner facilities as needed.