Mammography Specialist

Job description

Overview Performs mammography examinations and related breast special procedures under the direction of a Radiologist. Responsiblefor mentoring and training students in a cooperative learning environment. Responsibilities: - Prepares patient for examination. - Utilizes correct positioning techniques and recognizes need for special views. - Utilizes special knowledge and skills to produce mammograms of optimal diagnostic quality with minimal radiation exposure to patients. - Utilizes special knowledge and skills to perform Bone Densitometry with precision and accuracy. - Utilizes special knowledge and skills to perform breast special procedures with minimal radiation exposure to patient and maintaining proper sterile technique. - Maintains quality control and quality assurance for mammography according to established standards including monitoring all other mammography technologists' credentials. Qualifications: - High school graduate or equivalency plus formal radiologic technology training at an AMA approved school - Previous experience preferred - State license, ARRT, and Certification in Mammography required - BLS certification required - Strong professional, organizational, and...