Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Flowood, Mississippi
Perform screening and diagnostic mammography procedures to assist in the detection of breast diseases. Collaborate with radiologists to ensure accurate imaging and maintain compliance with FDA/MQSA and ACR standards.
Why you’ll love working here
Future Security – 401(k) to help you build long-term financial stability.
Competitive Pay – A rate designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
Flexibility – create your own schedule
Role: Mammography Technologist
Location: Merit Health Woman's Hospital
PRN - as needed
The Mammography Technologist I is responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammography procedures to assist in the detection and diagnosis of breast diseases. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency, adherence to safety protocols, and a commitment to patient-centered care. The Mammography Technologist I works collaboratively with Radiologists and other healthcare professionals, ensuring accurate imaging and patient comfort while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards, including FDA/MQSA and ACR requirements.
Essential Functions
Performs mammography imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality screening and diagnostic images through proper positioning, technique, and compression.
Adheres to safety protocols, radiation protection standards, and infection control guidelines to ensure patient and staff safety.
Ensures equipment functionality and maintenance, performing routine quality control testing per ACR and FDA/MQSA requirements.
Reviews physician orders and patient history, ensuring all mammography procedures are correctly ordered, verified, and acknowledged.
Educates patients on breast health, self-exam techniques, and procedure expectations, addressing concerns with professionalism.
Assists radiologists with specialized mammography procedures, including fine needle aspiration (FNA), needle localizations, and biopsies, while maintaining sterile technique.
Prepares patients for invasive mammography-guided procedures, providing clear instructions and post-procedure care guidance.
Maintains accurate documentation and image storage as required by state, federal, and accreditation regulations.
Manages mammography inventory and supplies, ensuring cost-effective use and proper stock levels for daily operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Requires 1-3 years of radiologic imaging experience and mandatory ARRT Radiography certification. Must hold or obtain Mammography certification and BCLS certification.
Market context
Mammo Tech PRN openings in Mississippi often reflect steady demand in outpatient imaging and women’s health settings, where flexible coverage is important. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want current radiography experience plus ARRT Radiography, with mammography and BCLS credentials required or obtained quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm your certification status and recent mammography experience before applying to save research time.
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