University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

Mammography Technologist - Breast Imaging

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 13

Part-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$45 - $76.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduation from an AMA-approved two-year Radiologic Technology Program is required.
One year of experience as a mammography technologist is required.
The ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently is required.
The ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, and patients is required.
Certified Mammographic Radiologic Technologist certification from the California Department of Public Health is required.
Mammography certification from ARRT is required.
Certified Radiologic Technologist certification from the California Department of Public Health is required.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
Fire Life Safety Training for Los Angeles City is required; if the applicant does not have a card upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal before expiration.

Responsibilities

Organize, plan, and direct activities related to patients and breast imaging procedures in designated areas.
Demonstrate working knowledge of all radiographic equipment in the department, including tomosynthesis and stereotactic units, as needed to perform studies.
Demonstrate correct anatomic positioning skills and use film markers properly.
Adjust technical factors according to patient age and the body part being examined while minimizing radiation.
Perform or assist with mammography procedures according to the approved department procedure manual.
Review the patient's breast imaging questionnaire, doctor's order, and requisition for physician notes and special instructions; consult with the radiologist and patient as necessary to ensure safety and appropriateness.
Recognize emergency situations, indicate the appropriate code, and administer aid as needed.
Perform visual inspections, select appropriate equipment, and apply immobilization devices as required.
Practice sterile technique and prevent cross-contamination of patients and instruments.
Record pertinent patient information, complete required paperwork, maintain files, and perform billing functions accurately and promptly.
Conduct quality control of films for proper positioning, technique, and identification.
Prepare films and film jackets promptly for radiologist interpretation.
Upload CDs and digitize breast imaging studies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

As part of the Imaging Services Team, the Mammography Technologist provides support for the radiologist in the performance of high quality breast imaging and provides related work as required.

Essential Duties:

Organizes, plans and directs activities related to patients and breast imaging procedures for their designated areas.
Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all radiographic equipment (i.e,tomosynthesis unit, stereotactic unit) within the department.necessary to perform studies.
Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills and uses film markers properly.
Adjust technical factors in proportion to patient age and body part being examined while minimizing radiation.
Performs and/or assists with mammography procedures according to approved department procedure manual.
Reviews patient ‘s breast imaging questionnaire, doctor’s order and requisition for physician notes and/or special instructions, reviews with radiologist and patient if necessary to assure safety and appropriateness.
Recognizes emergency situations, indicate code and properly administer aid as needed.
Performs visual inspections, selects appropriate equipment and applies immobilization devices as required.
Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination to patient and instruments.
Records pertinent patient information and completes all paperwork as required and assists in maintaining files. Performs billing functions timely and accurately.
Responsible for the Quality Control of all films for proper positioning, technique and identification.
Prepares films and film jacket timely for interpretation by radiologist.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Uploads CD’s and digitizes breast imaging studies as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Req High school or equivalent
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an AMA approved 2 year Radiologic Technology Program

Req 1 year Experience as a mammography technologist.

Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Req Certified Mammographic Radiologic Technologist (CA DPH)
Req Mammography (ARRT)
Req Certified Radiologic Technologist (CA DPH)
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The hourly rate range for this position is $45.00 - $76.50. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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