Registered Mammography Technologist – Harbour View Medical Center

Bon Secours

Who We Are

We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission. Mammography Technologist Registered (Harmonized) (Flat Rate) – Harbour View Medical Center Job Summary: The Registered Mammography Technologist produces high quality breast imaging procedures while following guidelines established by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist), ACR (American College of Radiology) and MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program). They will perform all screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scans according to established protocols and procedures for interpretation by supervising physician. Essential Functions: Performs all breast imaging and DEXA procedures. Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and consent is obtained by performing physician. Correlates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed provider. Conveys patient's clinical history to licensed provider prior to examination. Selects and operates breast imaging equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results. Selects appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of the mammographic procedures. Provides patient education and discharge instructions. Participates in the department's quality assessments and improvement plans. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
• Required
• Licensing &
• Certifications: Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Diagnostic Radiology (required) Advanced modality registration in Mammography, ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within 1 year) State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed) BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at