Responsibilities

PRN- Hours Vary

The Mammography Technologist performs mammography, assisting physicians with needle wire, localization procedures, biopsy procedures and other specialized Breast Services procedures and bone density.

Work is serving the following age specific patient populations for general radiology, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. For Breast Services and mammography adults and geriatrics. 

The Mammography Technologists assist the Lead Mammography technologists with maintaining the quality control and quality assurance program including meeting all requirements for tracking and follow up

Qualifications

Education

High School graduate or equivalentGraduate of accredited school of radiologic technology.Registered ARRT and Certified in Mammography.Currently meets and maintains all requirements for Mammography Technologist as outlined in MQSA.Obtains initial training in bone density with documented continuing education specific to this modality.American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.

Experience

Complies with personnel requirements by the accrediting body.Mammography experience.  

Equipment and Skills

Understands mammography-related equipment.Understands Dexa Bone Density equipmentFamiliar with quality control/quality assurance equipment and requirements.All Diagnostic Imaging approved instrumentation, computers and communication equipment.

Overview

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.