Mammography Technologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Mammography Technologist to join our team at WVU Medicine. As a Mammography Technologist, you will be responsible for performing a full range of screening and diagnostic imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans the performance of the imaging procedure based on the needs of the patient.
• Positions and compresses the patient accurately for the procedure and fully images all breast tissue.
• Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by shielding and correctly selecting exposure factors.
• Evaluates images for compliance with protocol, image density, contrast, detail, positioning, compression, and absence of image artifact.
• Educates patients regarding mammographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
• Documents imaging activities accurately and consistently in accordance with ACR and federal mandates.

Requirements:

• Completion of a two-year American Medical Association-approved course in Radiologic Technology or other accredited and approved medical imaging program.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Certification in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
• Certification in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist within 18 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ARRT Certification in Mammography upon hire.

Physical Requirements:

• Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 10 pounds of weight.
• Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

Working Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, body fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.