Mammogram Technologist, Breast Care Center

JOB SUMMARY
The Mammogram Technologist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing high-quality mammographic images independently and efficiently. This includes reviewing requests, ensuring correct procedures, documenting patient history, and maintaining radiation safety measures. Additionally, the technologist supervises training for other mammogram techs and students, participates in quality assurance activities, and communicates effectively to inform radiologists of any unusual findings.
JOB FUNCTIONS

• To provide mammographic images of the highest technical quality with minimal supervision in a timely manner in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease in patients.
• The incumbent review x-ray requests, physician orders or patients chart to assure that correct procedures are requested, introduce themselves to patient, document patient history, explains, and answers questions about mammogram procedures.
• Ensure diagnostic excellence.
• Practice radiation safety measures to prevent injury to patient.
• Secure and maintain supplies with care to help control cost and avoid delays.
  
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
  Education
  
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or its equivalent, have satisfactorily completed form a Radiologic Technologist training in an approved school.. Required
  
  Licenses and Certifications
  
• . Be registered by ARRT.. . Required
• . obtained certification in mammography. . Preferred
  
  Work Experience
  
• 1-3 years. at least 1 year training or experience specifically in mammography.. Preferred
  
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  
• This position serves patient population categories of infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Provide images of the highest technical quality in a timely manner.
• Participates in quality assurance and QC activities to assure quality patient care.
• Supervises training mammogram Techs and students to ensure basic fundamentals to assure adequate section coverage.
• Promotes a caring attitude toward all visitors, patients and personnel to enhance the departmental and institutional goals.
  
  Physical Demands
  
  A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing . Frequently
• Walking . Frequently
• Sitting . Occassionally
• Lifting/Carrying . Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling . Frequently
• Climbing . Occassionally
• Balancing . Occassionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work . Occassionally
• Grasping . Frequently
• Speaking . Frequently
• Hearing . Constantly
• Repetitive Motions . Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations . Frequently
  
  Benefits A****vailable
• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers