What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist - Breast Center position at Kettering Health?
Job Details
Breast Center | Hamilton | Resource (PRN) | First Shift
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Mammography Technologist performs both screening and diagnostic mammograms and assists the Radiologists with mammography procedures. This individual helps with performing QC testing and documentation as required by the MQSA. The technologist helps to maintain all paperwork and documentation in regard to abnormal follow ups pathology, patient letters etc. as required by MQSA. This person must demonstrate good customer service with patients and doctor's offices, as well as have good communication with our Radiologists. The technologist is expected to work both independently and as a team with limited supervision. This person must participate in yearly MQSA inspections and the ACR process as needed.
Minimum Education
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.
Breast Center | Hamilton | Resource (PRN) | First Shift
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Mammography Technologist performs both screening and diagnostic mammograms and assists the Radiologists with mammography procedures. This individual helps with performing QC testing and documentation as required by the MQSA. The technologist helps to maintain all paperwork and documentation in regard to abnormal follow ups pathology, patient letters etc. as required by MQSA. This person must demonstrate good customer service with patients and doctor's offices, as well as have good communication with our Radiologists. The technologist is expected to work both independently and as a team with limited supervision. This person must participate in yearly MQSA inspections and the ACR process as needed.
Minimum Education
- M aintain fifteen mammography specific continuing credits per every two year period as required by the MQSA
- Registered as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Must possess a valid Ohio License as a Radiographer.
- ARRT registry in mammography is required.
- Certified in BLS
- Experience is an active Mammography department with skill taking care of various patient types.
- Technologist must also have an understanding of routine QC procedures and MQSA and ACR requirements.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under time pressure.
- Ability to operate new equipment and learn new procedures.
- Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with physicians, patients, and coworkers.
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.