Mammography Technologist Trainee

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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

Must have graduated from a 24-month AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Mammography Technologist Training Program provides the opportunity for ARRT registered radiologic technologists to obtain the education and training to excel and grow with Windsong Radiology. Throughout the program, technologists receive paid, on-the-job training to ensure they become outstanding mammography technologists. Within 12 short weeks, our program provides all required clinical and education credits to earn ARRT advanced certification in mammography. After certification, there is guaranteed employment with Windsong Radiology.
The Mammography Technologist performs technical activities associated with screening mammography procedures to obtain high quality images of the breasts and serves as an integral part of providing an exceptional patient care experience.

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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