Mammography Tech

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Mammography Tech

Quick overview

The Mammography Technologist assists physicians by preparing patients and operating mammographic equipment to obtain diagnostic images, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process. This role involves adhering to compliance standards, maintaining sterile equipment, performing quality control procedures, and critiquing images for necessary repeats.

Requirements summary

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and graduation from an ARRT-approved Radiography Program, along with ARRT certification in Radiography. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's Degree and one year of Mammography experience, with Mammography certification required within 12 months of hire.

high schoolassociate degreeQuality ControlTeamworkCommunication SkillsEquipment OperationPatient ComfortPatient SafetyOSHA RegulationsProfessional CommunicationAnalytical AbilityBasic Computer SkillsAge Specific CareUniversal PrecautionsWorkflow PrioritizationProcedure PreparationImage Critique

Job description

Mammography Technologist Job Code

BR3284
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On
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Available: $15,000 No obligation to take on-call shifts. ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
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Nonexempt
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Positions: No JOB SUMMARY The Mammography Technologist assists physicians in the performance of diagnostic and / or therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating the mammographic equipment in order to obtain diagnostic images.
Patient
Care: Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department. Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety. Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients’ arrival and departure occur in a timely manner. Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence. Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.

Compliance

Follows and supports OSHA regulations and uses universal precautions when required. Cleans examination surfaces between patients. Provides clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels. Immediately cleans spills following universal precautions. Properly stores accessory equipment when not in use.

Teamwork

Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals. Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers. Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
Technical
Competency: Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images. Maintains sterile equipment and fields. Adjusts cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast. Performs any necessary warm-up and quality control procedures on the equipment. Uses protocols to obtain images of internal structures. Critiques images for quality and makes necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus Available