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Mammo Tech

Precision Scans

#Quality Control #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Equipment Maintenance #Continuing Education #Patient Records #Mammography #Safety Guidelines #PACS

Quick overview

The Mammography Technologist performs mammographic imaging procedures, including screening and diagnostic mammograms, while ensuring patient comfort and high-quality imaging. They also maintain compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology, ARRT(R)(M) certification, and meet MQSA guidelines. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in mammography is required.

associate degreebachelor degreeQuality AssurancePatient CareEquipment MaintenanceCollaborationRadiation SafetyMammographyImage ReviewMQSA CompliancePatient RecordsTomosynthesis Imaging

Job description

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JOB ID: M0091225

Position: Mammo Tech

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90048

Shift: Thursday& Friday- 8-10hrs shift

Start date: ASAP

Pay: $68-$72 per hour

Job Summary

The Mammography Technologist performs mammographic imaging procedures to assist in the diagnosis and management of breast diseases. The role involves screening and diagnostic mammograms, working with digital mammography and tomosynthesis equipment, and ensuring high-quality imaging. The Mammo Tech ensures patient comfort, educates patients about procedures, and follows safety and regulatory guidelines, particularly in compliance with MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act).

Key Responsibilities

Perform
Mammograms: Conduct screening and diagnostic mammography procedures following established protocols to ensure high-quality images for radiologist
Patient
Care: Greet and prepare patients by explaining the mammogram process, answering questions, ensuring comfort, and positioning them correctly for imaging.
Tomosynthesis
Imaging: Operate tomosynthesis (3D mammography) equipment when needed and stay updated on technological advancements in breast imaging.
Image
Review and
Submission: Review images for quality and accuracy before
submitting them to the radiologist via PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication
MQSA
Compliance: Maintain compliance with MQSA guidelines, including documentation of continuing education, quality control, and equipment calibration.
Patient
Records: Accurately document patient information, the procedures performed,
Radiation
Safety: Follow safety protocols for radiation protection for both patients and staff, adhering to all safety regulations.
Equipment
Maintenance: Ensure mammography equipment is properly maintained, perform routine quality checks, and promptly report any malfunctions.
Collaboration: Work closely with radiologists, referring physicians, and other healthcare staff to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
Quality
Assurance: Participate in quality control programs, including equipment checks,repeat analysis, and accreditation processes as required by state, federal, and MQSA,

Qualifications

Education: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or related field.
Certification: ARRT(R)(M) certification with additional mammography certification
State license required.
MQSA Compliance: Must meet MQSA guidelines, including having 40 hours of initial training in mammography, performing at least 200 mammograms in the last 24 months, and completing the required continuing education (15 CE credits in 36 months).
BLS/CPR Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience in mammography, including digital mammography and tomosynthesis.

Precision Scans is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to cultural diversity. Precision Scans will provide equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.

Compensation

$68.00 - $72.00 per hour

What makes us different?

Precision Scans is a staffing registry that provides staffing solutions/Temporary coverage through supreme optimum quality professionals/technologist for allied health and nursing needs. Uniting talent with opportunity

Providing prompt service in order to staff your need is a priority for Helping Hands Staffing Services. We have staff in place that is specialized in providing you with the right candidate based upon your needs. We provide staff for the following areas.
Allied Health Professional
Mammogram Technologist
Ultrasound Technologist
Vascular Technologist
MRI Technologist
CT Technologist
X-Ray Technologist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nursing
Rn, lvn, cna

Philosophy

Our Team’s commitment to strive for excellence, because we believe technologists are the eyes & ears of the Radiologist to deliver Precision in every scan or diagnostic test.

Vision

To heal human kind by providing compassionate care.