Description

American Traveler is hiring a Mammography Technologist with 2+ years of experience proficient in both mammography and DEXA bone densitometry imaging.

Details

• Radiology-Mammography department setting
• Uses Hologic Selenia Dimensions 3D Mammography System and Hologic Horizon DXA System
• Performs routine breast imaging (scheduled every 30 minutes) and diagnostic breast imaging (scheduled every 40 minutes)
• Performs DEXA scans (scheduled every 20 minutes)
• Works alongside 1 scheduler and 1 other technologist
• Day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 26-week assignment length

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Proficiency in both mammography and DEXA bone densitometry required
• Well versed in diagnostic and routine breast imaging
• License required if applicable, with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address

Additional Information

• Responsible for greeting patients, confirming identification, and explaining imaging procedures to reduce patient anxiety
• Positions patients, adjusts compression mechanisms, and sets exposure factors to complete mammographic imaging studies
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff
• Maintains image quality by following established standards, retaking images as needed, and forwarding studies to radiologists for interpretation
• Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on mammography equipment
• Maintains inventory of supplies and patient drapes
• Documents patient services through accurate chart completion
• Radius rule applies, allowing local candidates at a reduced rate depending on facility location