Mammography Technologist
North Conway, New Hampshire
The Memorial Hospital

Rad Tech - Radiology

Mammography Technologist

• Location: North Conway, New Hampshire
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36

Role Description

The Mammography Technologist performs basic diagnostic mammography imaging exams and procedures, and performs quality control functions related to mammography.

Essential functions:

• Performs procedures to acquire mammography images according to established protocols, using professional judgment to adapt the imaging procedure when required
• Uses proper patient positioning tools, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, prevent compromised data acquisition, and prevent musculoskeletal injury to the caregiver
• Monitors the patient's condition during the procedure and initiates emergency procedures if needed
• Reconfirms patient identification, gathers relevant information about the reason for the procedure, confirms patient prep and contraindications, addresses and documents patient questions and concerns, and provides accurate explanations and instructions
• Processes and performs image quality control, archives images, ensures documentation is complete, and reports diagnostic observations to physicians
• Cleans equipment, determines whether it is safe for operation, takes steps to obtain additional assessment or corrective action as needed, and performs all required equipment testing for the quality control program

Requirements

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in New Hampshire
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Mammography Technologist
• Mammography Technologist experience within the last year

Additional Information

• Years of experience required: Not specified in the source.
• Prior travel experience required: Not specified in the source.
• Reason for opening, time open, float requirements, and bed count: Not provided.
• Work schedule: Not provided.