Mammography Technician Certified

Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Mammography Technician Certified position.

Location: Layton, UT

Hours: PRN

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Collaborates with radiologist to consider many factors related to breast imaging to ensure unit is operating in clinically safe and effective manner.
2. Explains procedure to patients, including dressing in a gown before the process.
3. Adjusts equipment, positions patient, and provides adequate radiation protection. Selects length and intensity for radiation exposure on an individual basis.
4. Compresses breasts appropriately to get clear images.
5. Develops radiologic film and examines for technical quality and diagnostic acceptability.
6. Releases patient upon completion of exam. Discusses results or explains how results will be shared later.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Education:

1. Successful completion of an accredited course in radiologic technology or associate degree in radiologic technology.
2. Must have a minimum of 28 classroom hours for initial mammographer training as designated by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).

Experience:

1. Minimum two years of experience in radiology imaging modalities; one year mammography experience preferred in medical practice setting.
2. Current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
3. Current state permit/license as general diagnostic radiographer.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of anatomy, breast physiology, breast abnormalities, and clinical breast exams.
2. Knowledge of radiologic equipment and testing, physics, and radiation biology.
3. Knowledge of safety hazards of radiology and practice standards.

Skills:

1. Skill in basic and advanced positioning, including working with patients with implants.
2. Skill in applying compression.
3. Skill in providing adequate radiation protection.

Abilities:

1. Ability to pay attention to detail and to identify problems.
2. Ability to demonstrate genuine interest in working with people and to communicate clearly.
3. Ability to demonstrate full range of motion, finger/manual dexterity, and agility.

Equipment Operated: Standard and advanced mammography equipment.

Work Environment: Medical offices and mammography exam rooms. Exposure to radiation and communicable diseases.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift/carry/move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires positioning patients. Some stress related to anxious patients.