What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technician position at United Medical Imaging Healthcare?
We are a large Imaging group, with 30 locations in Southern California, proud leading providers of quality healthcare to the community. Our centers are equipped to treat diagnostics, traumatic, and life-threatening injuries with caring and innovative team of healthcare professionals dedicated to enthusiastically improving the health and quality of life of the people we serve.
We are looking for an experienced Mammography Technologist to work at the clinical direction of the Radiologist/Team Leader, and the administrative direction of the Site Manager, to independently perform breast imaging procedures.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1. Perform routine and complex breast imaging and examination procedures following company guidelines.
2. Perform required quality assurance procedures at the designated intervals as appropriate.
3. Instruct and review technical performance of diagnostic technologists, assisting as needed. Instruct patients in breast self examinations as required.
4. Consistently ensure good patient care, comfort, safety, and confidentiality.
5. Maintain a second Mammography registry with the ARRT by annually accruing five ECE's specific to Mammography education. Demonstrate competency in the use of all applicable aspects of the CIS, RIS, and PACS.
6. Perform other duties as assigned and/or work in various work areas to meet company staffing needs.
Qualifications
Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
Registered with the ARRT, in addition to certification in Mammography with the ARRT
Digital Mammography experience is a Must!
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with doctors, patients, peers and management.
Minimum of two years of clinical Mammography experience
Certification in Basic Life Support
Must have valid Drivers License
