Mammography Technologist Part-Time Jobs

General Summary of Position
Performs diagnostic medical radiographic procedures and Mammography.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Certification by the ARRT required and
• Licensed by the State of Maryland; required and
• Associate's degree preferred

Experience

• Less than 1 year 6 months mammography and diagnostic experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Completion of MedStar competency requirements required and
• Additional certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of anatomy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Verifies informed consent form and assists a licensed practitioner during interventional, needle localization, and biopsy procedures, employing sterile techniques.
• Performs QC as required by MQSA and ACR standards. Has knowledge of frequency of performance, limits of acceptability, and appropriate action to be taken when not acceptable.
• Performs patient follow-up as required by MQSA/ACR standards.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, provides hard copy records, and maintains image archives, ensuring proper identification.
• Maintains X-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventive maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis including any quality control required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Positions patients to best demonstrate area of interest, assumes responsibility for physical and psychological needs of patient during procedures, and provides immobilization assistance when necessary, ensuring safety.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department. Completes necessary clerical and computer tasks as required.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams, in meetings and on committees.
• Performs radiographic examinations as assigned.
• Obtains patient history, answers patient questions, and explains procedures. Provides patient education and post-procedural instructions.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
• Prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Provides instruction on and demonstrates equipment operation, filming, and other technical topics for staff and students. Conducts didactic for students as required.
• Transports patients to appropriate imaging area; prepares and maintains room. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.