Mammographer Technologist

Mammograph Tech

Join a team that makes a difference in patients lives every day! TridentCare Mammographer Technologists bring the healthcare services to the patients bedside.

Hours: PRN- flexible

Pay Range: $40 - $43

Top reasons Rad Techs love working here:

• Enjoy the variety of work each day brings.
• Thrive in an environment where making decisions independently is encouraged and supported.
• Not confined to a single work space or location.
• Weekend/Evening Shift Diffs Available
• Self-motivated, dependable, and work independently with little to no direct supervision.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Incentive Programs
• Same Day Pay
• Performance Bonuses
• 401k Match
• Competitive Salary
• 6 Paid Holidays
• opportunity for Overtime and much much more!

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms.
• Prepares patients for the mammographic procedure.
• Explains procedures to the patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
• Practices radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills.
• Follows prescribed safety standards in operating all required equipment.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
• Performs all required QA testing required to comply with MQSA, ACR and State requirements/regulations.
• Processes routine paperwork and all required data entry.
• Prepares all required reports and data pursuant to MQSA and State requirements.
• Assists the Radiologist with QA/QC reporting.
• Performs all mammography tracking following MQSA guidelines and requirements.
• Maintains all QA documents necessary to exceed Annual FDA Inspection requirements.
• Coordinates all annual Inspections and documentation required by MQSA or ACR.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality.
• Other Radiology Duties Assigned by Supervisor/Manager

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Part Time Hours
• Maintain required State licenses and ARRT Mammographer Certification, health requirements, and operational requirements.
• Valid driver's license in the applicable state and in good current standing at all times.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Technologist must care for their equipment in a professional manner. Upon malfunction of any equipment, the supervisor should be notified immediately.
• Train other technologists as required.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and work independently with little to no direct supervision.

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