MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Mammography Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeWashington, DC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate's degree or, for certificates issued before January 1, 2015, a certificate in Radiologic Technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or Medical Education and Training Campus.
Meet MQSA/FDA qualifications for performing mammography exams.
Obtain ARRT registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (M) within 120 days.
Hold Basic Cardiac Life Support certification in CPR.

Responsibilities

Perform all forms of mammography imaging and assist physicians with ductograms, stereotactic core biopsy, breast localization, and breast ultrasound procedures.
Explain procedures, screen, prepare, and position patients for examination, and instruct patients on site care and precautions as required.
Perform examinations according to department protocols and adjust equipment appropriately to ensure satisfactory images.
Perform image photography and film processing, and review and evaluate completed examinations for quality and completeness.
Review diagnostic cases, including patient history, with the radiologist.
Verify all examinations using the MARS information system.
Prepare, arrange, and stock the room for the next procedure; ensure supply levels are adequate and communicate when inventory is depleted or approaching depletion.
Assist with training and orientation of new employees and students.
Collect quality-control data for managers, including film usage and equipment problems.
Schedule, log, and redirect patients as required.

About the Job

***Now offering a limited-time $10,000 sign-on bonus!***

MedStar Health is looking for a Mammographer to join our team at the following locations:

Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

As a Mammographer, you will perform basic and specialized mammography views. Assists the physician in diagnostic procedures such as ductograms, stereotactic core biopsy, breast localization, and breast ultrasound procedures.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

Performs all forms of mammography imaging. Assists physicians in diagnostic procedures such as in ductograms, stereotactic core biopsy, breast localization and breast ultrasounds. Explains procedures, screens, prepares, and positions patients for examination. Instructs patients regarding site care and precautions as required.

Performs examinations according to department protocols and adjusts equipment appropriately to ensure satisfactory images. Performs image photography and film processing. Reviews and evaluates completed examinations for quality and completeness.

Reviews diagnostic cases including patient history with Radiologist. Verifies all examinations performed utilizing MARS information system.

Prepares, arranges, and stocks room for next procedure. Ensures supply levels are adequate in assigned area. Communicates with appropriate individual when the department inventory has been or is approaching depletion.

Assists with the training and orientation of new employees and students. Collects quality control data for managers, such as film usage, equipment problems, etc. Schedules, logs, and redirects patients as required.

Qualifications

Associate's degree required or certificate (before Jan.1 2015) in Radiologic Technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or Medical Education and Training Campus (METC).
Meet MQSA/FDA qualifications for performing mammography exams required
ARRT Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (M) within 120 Days required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

This position has a hiring range of

USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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