Mammography Technologist

RAYUS Radiology

$62K — $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Graduate of an AMA approved school of radiography
  • ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing
  • Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Sufficient training and experience to perform mammography procedures independently
  • Certification in imaging specialty
  • Continuing education credits in modality as required by MQSA or state specific

Responsibilities

  • Screen patients for any precautions before exams using two patient identifiers
  • Explain and prepare patients for Mammography imaging procedures
  • Perform routine and advanced Mammography imaging procedures with minimal supervision
  • Adjust Mammography scan parameters and utilize dose reduction techniques
  • Follow physician orders and maintain patient records in Radiology Information System (RIS)
  • Maintain an orderly and clean work area promoting safety
  • Assist with training of new team members and maintain imaging protocol manual

Benefits

  • Full-time position with flexible work status options (0.8 or 0.9)
  • No call or weekend shifts required
  • DailyPay option for instant payment access
  • Opportunities for training in Mammo and multimodalities
  • Growth-oriented team environment due to expansion
Full Job Description
RAYUS now offers DailyPay! Work today, get paid today! The pay range for this position is $30.00-$50.00 based on direct and relevant experience. RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Mammography Technologist to join our team. As a Mammography Technologist, you will be responsible for the operation of assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide Mammography services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. **This is a full-time position working in multimodalities (Mammo, C-arm, Dexa and X-ray) Monday-Friday various shifts between the hours of 7:30am-5:00pm, no call or weekends. Willing to train in Mammo. Option to work 0.8 or 0.9 status available (benefits included).** **This role is an add to staff due to growth on our team** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** **(90%) Patient Mammography Imaging** 1. Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure 2. Explains and prepares patients for Mammography imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately imaged/scanned 3. Performs routine and advanced Mammography imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure 4. Adjusts Mammography scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate 5. Follows physicians' orders precisely, conforms to safety regulations, and accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS) 6. Maintains an orderly and clean work area including equipment promoting good safety habits for patients and team members 7. Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements **(5%) Mammography Department Support** 1. Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades 2. Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary 3. Assists with training of new team members, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable **(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned** Required: 1. High School diploma, or equivalent 2. Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography 3. ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing 4. Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable 5. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification 6. Must have sufficient training and experience to competently perform mammography procedures independently 7. Certification in imaging specialty 8. Must have continuing CEU's in modality as required by MQSA or state specific Preferred: 1. Bilingual DailyPay implementation is contingent upon initial set-up period. #LI-JH1

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