Mammographer Technologist

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. State Radiology Technologist licensure issued byWisconsin Radiography Examining Board required by hire or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry ofRadiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transferdate required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Provide mammography imaging services.

• Operate equipment and perform various mammography related procedures.
• Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Explain procedures and educate patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
• Develop and evaluate the film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
• Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.