Mammography Technologist Trainee X-Ray Technologist to Mammography Tech training

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A diagnostic radiology center of excellence where personalized service, world-class imaging and compassion meet.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees to include:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits the 1st of the month following your start date
• 401K with Profit Sharing beginning day 1 of employment
• Vacation and PTO days on an accrual basis beginning on your start date
• 6 paid holidays
• 4 hours of paid community service or volunteer hours a year
• Quarterly bonus opportunity for all
• Annual reviews for merit increases
• Work Life Balance-NO On-call or Over Nights
• Beautiful spa-like work environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow your career within Windsong
• Stable organization with a great reputation in WNY

Job Summary:

The Mammography Technologist operates a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under the direction of a physician. Specifically, conducts radiology exams and documents clinically appropriate results for interpretive physicians and records.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Creates a positive patient and customer experience by representing the US Radiology Way

(95%) Patient Care

• Demonstrates the company’s values in daily activities
• Uses proper radiation protection and precautions, prepares, and operates mammography equipment
• Demonstrates use of proper positioning to produce quality mammography studies
• Operates equipment safely and competently, while obtaining high-quality images.
• Maintains requires CE’s for both ARRT and MQSA compliance.
• Participates in activities/tasks to maintain compliance and accreditation with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR)
• Participates in annual Inspections and documentation requires by MQSA or ACR
• Demonstrates ability to collect appropriate clinical history and correlate findings with the procedure being performed
• Ensures that comparison studies are obtained prior to sending the study to a radiologist for interpretation
• Evaluates images for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and labels appropriately
• Applies the profession’s code of ethics in all aspects of practice
• Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in the Environment of Care
• Maintains accurate patient records; including documentation of communication method, date and to whom findings were communicated

(5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of 24-month AMA-approve School of Radiology Technology
• ARRT certification in Radiology
• Mammography Courses preferred but not required
• BLS certification preferred

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