Mammography Technologist
Philadelphia, PA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Mammography Technologist

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Long Term

Job Description

• Perform medical mammograms to diagnose disease or trauma.
• Program mammography machines for correct density, contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion.
• Prepare, maintain, and operate mammography equipment safely, following radiation safety guidelines.
• Perform and document all QA/QC tests as defined by MQSA.
• May be required to work on a Mobile Mammography Van, including some weekends, with all responsibilities applying while on the van.

Requirements

• Certification: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Mammography required within 2 years from date of hire.
• Education:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
  • Graduate from a two-year AMA-approved radiologic technology program (required)
• Experience:

  • 2 years as a Radiologic Technologist (required)
  • 1 year in Mammography (preferred)
• Licenses:

  • Registered Technologist (R) (M) (required)
  • Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) compliance (required)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (required)

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (about 3 months)