Travel Nurse Across America Allied is seeking a travel Mammography Technologist for a travel job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Mammography Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
We are looking for a Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Washington, DC. The right Mammo Tech should have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.
As a Mammo Tech, you will be responsible for the use of a mammography unit and ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation.
Tasks
As a Mammo Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explain imaging procedures to patients providing reassurance and support as required
- Correctly interpret doctors' written instructions
- Conduct mammography study and maintain production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures, determining necessary adjustments for optimum results
- Develop mammograms, observe mammogram results, retake mammograms as required, and forward completed studies to radiologist for interpretation
- Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Understand and use the McKesson PACS system
Requirements
Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARRT (M) National Certification with registration in mammography, and state-specific licensing when required.
Mammo Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Mammo Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
Requirements : BLS, ARRT (M), 2 Years
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Travel Nurse Across America Allied Job ID . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Mammo Technologist - Mammo Tech RAD - Travel