Technologist-Mammographer, PRN

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Seton Imaging-Outpatient
• Schedule: PRN, operating hours: 7:00am-7:00pm Monday-Friday and 8:00am-1:00pm on Saturday. No on-call. We have availability to pick 4-8 hours per day depending on your availability.
• Hospital: Ascension St. Agnes
• Location: Baltimore, MD

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. General Radiography is also required in addition to any specialty.

Education:

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

Provide mammography imaging services.

• Operate equipment and performs various mammography related procedures.
• Prepare and position patient and select anatomic and technical parameter accurately.
• Explain procedures and educate patient 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.