Mammography Technologist Job at Duke Health, Mooresville, NC

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  • Duke Health
  • Mooresville, NC

Job Description

Job Description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

 

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of Duke Health's four hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

Occ Summary

Perform a variety of technical activities associated with the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures.

 

Work Performed

Perform a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.Position patients, using immobilization when n ecessary. Calculateexposure factors, assist physicians.Perform the quali ty control functions related to mammography. Evaluate radiographs for dia gnostic quality obtaining additional imagesas needed.Prepare and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques ifappropriate. Explain procedu res to patients.Charge mammographic procedures and supplies in Maestro or EPIC. Provide orientation to new Mammographers.Provide education and tr aining to student Mammographers.Assist in maintenance and compilation of statistical data.Demonstrate proficiency in performing all breast imagi ng procedures, toinclude breast interventional procedures.Monitor mammog raphy section procedures and supply charges to ensurecompleteness and ac curacy.Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.

**DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

 

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesLevel CharacteristicsMinimum QualificationsEducation

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification. Technologists initially qualifying on or after April 28, 1999, must meet the Mammo-Specific requirements by having at least 40 hours of documented training in mammography.

 

Experience

Level I must obtain ARRT certification at time of employment.Performance of a minimum of 25 mammography exams under directsupervision of an appropriate MQSA qualified individual. At least 8 hours of training in using any modality (e.g., digital) before beginning to use that modality independently.

Level II Minimum of two years' experience as a Mammography technologist. Must perform at least 200 mammography examinations in a 24 month period.

Level III A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality inwhich they are seeking p romotion

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

ARRT certification in radiography ARRT advanced certification in mammography FDA/MQSA qualified to include meeting the MQSA CE requirements of at least 15 CEUs in a 36 month period that must include at least 6 CEUs ineach mammographic modality used.BLS certification

 

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

 

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