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Mammography Technologist I - PRN

Medical University of South Carolina · Columbia, South Carolina, US

Job Description Summary Operate a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under direction of a physician. They explain the...

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Job Description Summary Operate a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under direction of a physician. They explain the procedure to patients, position and immobilize the patient’s breast in unit, and observe the scanning process. This involves monitoring the video display of the area being scanned and adjusting the density or contrast to improve picture quality. Mammography technologists then review and evaluate the film or image recording plate to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type​: PRN: Cost Center: CC000874 COL - Mammography (DMC) Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade: Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12 Work Shift: Job Description: Job Description Summary: Operate a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under direction of a physician. They explain the procedure to patients, position and immobilize the patient’s breast in unit, and observe the scanning process. This involves monitoring the video display of the area being scanned and adjusting the density or contrast to improve picture quality....