What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist position at Akumin and Careers?
Our Mammographer performs film screen and/or digital mammography exams with thorough patient history/information collected, to provide interpreting Radiologist an accurate clinical history of patient signs and symptoms.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Performs mammogram exams on patients.
Obtains patient history, prior films/reports, and any other supportive role information that is needed (RIS/PACS, burn discs).
Performs Quality Control (QC) needed for FDA/ACR.
Provides imaging support to other modalities in center (x-ray/ bone density, etc).
Works with mammogram letters (results/reminders).
Position Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate's Degree preferred.
Graduate of a State approved Mammography program required.
ARRT (M) required.
State license required, if applicable.
CPR Certification required.
As applicable, valid state driver's license required.
Must have met initial requirements under MQSA standards.
Strong customer service skills.
Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
Physical Requirements:
The employee will be exposed to a strong magnetic field. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
More than 50% of the time:
Sit, stand, walk.
Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
Less than 50% of the time:
Stoop, kneel or crawl.
Climb and balance.
Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).
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X-ray Technologist, Radiology Technologist, ARRT, radiology, Mammo, Mammography, imaging, Bone Density, C-arm and diagnostic scanning
Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.