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VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Mammography Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChesterfield, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), plus ARRT-M certification and BLS.
  • Successful completion of a six-month orientation.
  • At least one year of experience is required for direct hire into this role.
  • Experience and competency in routine and complex studies.
  • Complete understanding of technical standards, scope of practice, department and health system policies, and safety and service standards.
  • Complete understanding of imaging equipment, image-processing software, instrumentation, and ancillary patient-care equipment.
  • Competency in ultrasound-guided breast biopsies and ductography.

Responsibilities

  • Perform radiographic procedures and related techniques to produce images requested by and interpreted by a licensed independent practitioner.
  • Perform all duties of a Mammography Technologist I.
  • Explain procedures and instructions accurately to patients and families using age-appropriate language, and verify patient understanding and agreement to complete the ordered exam.
  • Perform ordered exams or therapy according to established imaging protocols while respecting patient ability and comfort.
  • Follow policies and protocols to determine whether expected outcomes have been met.
  • Document deviations from protocol and patient-specific issues that may affect image quality.
  • Notify the appropriate health care provider when procedural findings, patient condition, or other concerns require an immediate clinical response that may affect patient safety or care.
  • Complete post-processing, image display, and transfer for physician review in a timely manner.
  • Complete order closure, charge entry, and PACS quality assurance in a timely manner.
  • Cover open shifts as appropriate to competency level.
  • Initiate service calls and follow up until issues are resolved.
  • Independently perform all routine breast imaging exams using section protocols.

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1838

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