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St. Vincent’s Health System · 3 months ago

Mammographer Technologist

UAB St. Vincent's Blount

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

UAB St. Vincent’s is a trusted provider of health care in Alabama, serving the community for over 125 years. They are seeking a Mammographer Technologist to provide mammography imaging services and ensure high-quality patient care through various procedures and equipment operation.

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Responsibilities

Provide mammography imaging services

Operate equipment and perform various mammography related procedures. Prepare and position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately

Explain procedures and educates 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

May perform bone density scans using DEXA equipment, if applicable

Qualification

Mammography imaging servicesRadiologic TechnologyBLS Provider certificationBone Density CertificationRadiologic Technologist credentialPatient educationRadiation safety proceduresEquipment maintenance

Required

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted

Bone Density Certification may be required within 6-months of hire or transfer date (if applicable)

One or more of the following required: Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date

Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date

Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date

Graduate of an accredited educational program in Radiologic Technology required