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Position: Mammography Technologist
Travel: None.
Shift: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Type: Full-Time (Perm)
Location: Fairfax, VA 20598
Salary: Starting at $63K 95K
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K and PTO
Description:
Mammography tech is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies and presenting them for diagnosis.
Must Have:
High School Diploma or equivalent Current BLS Completed formal Radiological technology training in an AMA school. Registered with the ARRT and/or CRT. Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified. Duties:
- Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging requests; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
- Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
- Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
- Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
- Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
- Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
- Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Normal hours are 8 a.m. 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. However, schedules may vary in accordance with business necessity.
Aimic Inc
