Mammography Technologist
- Farmington, CT, United States
$2,700 USD / week
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- Pay
- $2,700 USD / week
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- Experience
- 2+ years of experience in general diagnostic radiology desired
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Title: Mammography Tech
Location: Farmington, CT
Facility: Outpatient Imaging Center
Compensation:
- $2,700/week (based on 40 hours)
Duration: 13–26 weeks
Start Date: 12/07 or 12/21
Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (No weekends or on-call)
Responsibilities:
- Perform screening and diagnostic mammography (including implants; no DEXA or biopsies) using proper positioning, technique selection, and Hologic equipment protocols.
- Maintain expected outpatient patient volume:
- Primarily diagnostic exams (1 every 30 minutes) with few screenings; max 20 patients/day.
- Ensure accurate patient identification, review orders/requisitions, and document patient history in compliance with American College of Radiology (ACR) standards.
- Operate and manage imaging and EHR systems (RIS/PACS, MedInfomatics, MagView), verifying image quality, proper labeling, and successful transmission.
- Maintain strict quality assurance and radiation safety practices, including ALARA principles and MQSA regulatory compliance.
- Deliver safe, professional patient care to an adult female population (40+) while managing workflow, documentation, supplies, and coordination with on-site/remote radiologists and other modalities.
Required Skills:
- Active ARRT certification (Mammography)
- Active Connecticut (CT) State Radiologic Technologist License (Preferred/Required prior to start; client willing to wait depending on timeline)
- 2+ years of experience in general diagnostic radiology desired
- Prior screening and diagnostic mammography imaging experience
- MQSA compliance documentation
- Preferred: Outpatient imaging experience and familiarity with Hologic equipment, MedInfomatics, and MagView
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
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Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- EHR
- Quality assurance
- Patient care
- Workflow
- Documentation
- Diagnostic radiology