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Mercy Health · 5 months ago

Mammography Technologist - Women's Health - Anderson

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Mercy Health is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and is seeking a Registered Mammography Technologist to join their team. The role involves producing high-quality breast imaging procedures and assisting in invasive breast procedures while ensuring patient safety and education.

Health CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Performs all breast imaging and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans for the supervising physician to interpret

Collects patient’s clinical history, provides patient education and discharge instructions

Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, maintaining aseptic technique

Operates mammography equipment to produce quality diagnostic images

Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others

Qualification

Mammography CertificationRadiologic TechnologistDEXA ScansEPIC EHRPACSBasic Life SupportPatient EducationAseptic Technique

Required

Produces high quality breast imaging procedures as established by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), American College of Radiology (ACR), and Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program (MQSA) guidelines

Performs all breast imaging and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans for the supervising physician to interpret

Collects patient's clinical history, provides patient education and discharge instructions

Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, maintaining aseptic technique

Operates mammography equipment to produce quality diagnostic images

Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others

Certification and Registration in Mammography, ARRT (required within six months of hire)

State Licensure (unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (required prior to direct patient care)