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University of Mississippi Medical Center

Academic medical center

Mammography Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeGreenwood, MS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Medical Radiologic Technologist license from the Mississippi State Department of Health is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required post-hire within 90 days.
  • Mammography certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is required.
  • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiation physics and protection, and imaging principles is required.
  • Skill in using imaging equipment is required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Ability to comply with radiation protection practices and alleviate patient anxiety is required.
  • Ability to handle potentially dangerous equipment and work safely around radiation exposure, blood-borne pathogens, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals is required.
  • Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including frequent bending, crouching or stooping, kneeling, reaching, sitting, standing, twisting, and walking; occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, climbing, crawling, and pushing or pulling; and occasional exposure to changing clinical volumes.

Responsibilities

  • Perform mammography procedures to produce images of the breast.
  • Explain procedures to patients, obtain and record relevant medical history, select appropriate equipment settings, and position patients to facilitate optimal imaging results.
  • Review images to determine quality and forward them for interpretation; maintain applicable patient documentation.
  • Maintain adequate supplies and a clean work area, and report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
  • Assume responsibility for patient safety and provide physical and psychological comfort to patients.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental, exposure control, and infection control practices.

About the Company

University of Mississippi Medical Center is Mississippi’s public academic medical center and health-sciences university. The institution operates hospitals, clinics, professional schools, research programs, and statewide health initiatives. It serves patients, students, families, clinicians, researchers, and communities throughout Mississippi. Its operating model centers on clinical care integrated with education, research, public service, and centralized university operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, education, technology, facilities, and administration. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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