Mammography Technologist
Core
Performs full range of screening and diagnostic mammography imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Role type
Mammography Technologist
Builds
Diagnostic mammography images for patient care
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Imaging
Required skills
Mammography imaging, patient positioning and compression, radiation safety, image quality evaluation, patient education, MQSA compliance, sterile tray preparation, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
ARRT Mammography certification upon hire, leadership skills
Technologies
Mammography Quality Control Track module, X-ray imaging equipment
Responsibilities
Plans imaging procedures based on patient needs, positions and compresses patients for imaging, minimizes radiation exposure, evaluates images for protocol compliance, educates patients on procedures, documents imaging activities, performs quality control tests, prepares contrast agents and sterile trays, reports equipment failures, maintains clean procedure areas
Seniority
Entry-level to Senior (Clinical Ladder Levels 1-4 based on experience and competency)