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Onsite Women's Health · 3 months ago

Mammography Technologist - Full Time (9425-Herself)

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Onsite Women's Health is on a mission to improve women's healthcare by offering comprehensive mammography services. The Mammography Technologist will be responsible for producing screening and diagnostic mammograms, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining equipment standards in a patient-centric environment.

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Responsibilities

Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast cancers and lesions

Responsible for the initial and ongoing success of the mammography service in the practice in which one works

Assist practice in any and all ways possible to be sure all eligible age-appropriate patients have annual screening mammograms - this is particularly critical in the first 18 months of a new practice

Prepares patients for the mammographic procedure

Explains procedures to the patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation

Moves mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols

Practices radiation protection techniques by using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills

Follows prescribed safety standards in operating all required equipment

Examines digital images for image quality

Ensures equipment is in proper working order at all times

Performs all required QA testing required to comply with MQSA, ACR and State requirements/regulations

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

Processes routine paperwork and all required data entry

Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations

Prepares all required reports and data pursuant to MQSA and State requirements