Job Summary
The Registered Mammography Technologist produces high quality breast imaging procedures as established by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), American College of Radiology (ACR), and Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program (MQSA) guidelines.
Essential Functions :
- Performs all breast imaging and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans for the supervising physician to interpret.
- Collects patient’s clinical history, provides patient education and discharge instructions.
- Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, maintaining aseptic technique.
- Operates mammography equipment to produce quality diagnostic images.
- Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Education :
Associate's from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited institute (preferred)
Licensure / Certification :
- Certification and Registration in Mammography, ARRT (preferred upon hire, or required within six months of hire)
- State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care)
Experience :
- 1 year of experience as a registered mammography technologist (preferred)
- EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
- Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred)
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Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w / AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
S cheduled Weekly Hours :
Work Shift :
Days / Afternoons (United States of America)
Department :
Women's Imaging Center - West - Radiology Brst Imag
Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,