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Mammography Technologist

Community Health Systems Inc
  • Siloam Springs, AR
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus available.

    With national recognitions as a Baby-Friendly designated birth facility, a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) Center of Excellence, and state of the art technology with 3D mammography, upright biopsy technology and robotic-assisted total hip, knee and partial knee replacement, the Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval as a Primary Stroke Center along with the American Stroke Associations Heart Check mark, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital offers all the competitive care of the larger cities in a safe, quality, healing, caring environment in the community we call home.

    Mammography Technologist Full-Time Days

    Top Reasons to Join NORTHWEST AR: • Immediate Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life) • Great benefits such as: Educational Reimbursement, 401K, Sofi Program • Career growth and advancement potential • Shift Differentials • High quality of life with low cost of living in sunny ARKANSAS

    Job Summary The Mammography Technologist II performs screening and diagnostic mammography procedures to aid in the detection and treatment of breast diseases. This role requires advanced technical skills, adherence to FDA/MQSA, ACR, and state regulatory standards, and a strong commitment to patient safety and care. The Mammography Technologist II ensures high-quality imaging, maintains compliance with quality control protocols, and provides patients with education and support throughout the imaging process.

    Essential Functions Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms, using proper positioning, compression, and technique to ensure high-quality imaging. Ensures compliance with radiation safety guidelines, infection control protocols, and patient privacy regulations. Verifies and updates PACS and RIS systems, ensuring patient records and images are properly documented and stored. Maintains and operates mammography equipment, conducting quality control checks to meet ACR and MQSA requirements. Ensures all patient procedures are correctly ordered, verified, and acknowledged, maintaining accurate documentation. Prepares patients for mammography exams and invasive procedures, providing clear instructions and post-procedure guidance. Assists radiologists by obtaining additional imaging views as needed for diagnostic evaluation. Practices appropriate protocols for self-requesting mammography patients where applicable. Stocks, cleans, and maintains exam rooms, mammography supplies, and emergency equipment, ensuring readiness for procedures. Establishes and maintains all documentation for FDA inspection to ensure compliance with MQSA regulations for facility. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards.

    Qualifications 2-4 years of experience in mammography or diagnostic imaging required

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficiency in mammographic positioning, imaging techniques, and radiation protection. Strong understanding of FDA/MQSA, ACR, and state regulatory compliance requirements. Ability to operate and maintain mammography equipment and PACS/RIS systems. Excellent attention to detail in image acquisition, patient documentation, and quality control. Effective communication and patient interaction skills, ensuring a compassionate imaging experience. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to troubleshoot technical issues and patient concerns.

    Licenses and Certifications Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state required ARRT Radiography Certification required and (M) ARDMS or ARRT - Mammography required BCLS - Basic Life Support required INDSURGIMG

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSiloam Springs, AR
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1985
    Websitehttp://www.chs.net/

    About Company

    Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

    As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

    Skills

    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Infection Controlunmatched
    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mammographyunmatched
    • Medical Imagingunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Patient Safetyunmatched
    • Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)unmatched
    • Privacy Protocolsunmatched
    • Privacy Regulationsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Radiation Safetyunmatched
    • Radiology Information System (RIS)unmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched

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