Mammographer I

About this Job:

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MedStar Health is looking for a Mammographer I to join our team at Medstar Washington Hospital Center!

Schedule: Monday-Friday; various hours between 08:30am-5:30pm

As a Mammographer I, you will perform basic and specialized mammography views. Assists the physician in diagnostic procedures such as ductograms, stereotactic core biopsy, breast localization, and breast ultrasound procedures.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

• Performs all forms of mammography imaging. Assists physicians in diagnostic procedures such as in ductograms, stereotactic core biopsy, breast localization and breast ultrasounds. Explains procedures, screens, prepares, and positions patients for examination. Instructs patients regarding site care and precautions as required.

• Performs examinations according to department protocols and adjusts equipment appropriately to ensure satisfactory images. Performs image photography and film processing. Reviews and evaluates completed examinations for quality and completeness.

• Reviews diagnostic cases including patient history with Radiologist. Verifies all examinations performed utilizing MARS information system.

• Prepares, arranges, and stocks room for next procedure. Ensures supply levels are adequate in assigned area. Communicates with appropriate individual when the department inventory has been or is approaching depletion.

• Assists with the training and orientation of new employees and students. Collects quality control data for managers, such as film usage, equipment problems, etc. Schedules, logs, and redirects patients as required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required or certificate (before Jan.1 2015) in Radiologic Technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or Medical Education and Training Campus (METC).
• Meet MQSA/FDA qualifications for performing mammography exams required
• ARRT Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (M) within 120 Days required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

This position has a hiring range of : USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.