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Mammography Technologist -PRN

Ochsner Health System

Slidell, LA
21 days ago

Job Description

Join Ochsner Health as a Mammography Technologist, where you'll work in collaboration with radiologists to perform advanced breast imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Your expertise will also help mentor junior staff and students, making a significant impact on patient care and departmental operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Verify physician orders and procedures for accuracy
  • Use radiology information systems to facilitate care
  • Explain procedures to patients for understanding
  • Independently operate equipment for imaging procedures
  • Review patient images for diagnostic quality
  • Complete quality control procedures according to standards
  • Assist in departmental operations
  • Adapt behavior to specific patient populations

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or ARRT registry eligible
  • Current unrestricted license in the state of practice
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
  • Advanced certification in mammography within 1 year of hire/transfer

Preferred Qualifications

  • Mammography experience