Breast Center Mammography Tech II

Breast Center Mammography Tech II – Augusta Health

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• Check patient history and mark any skin defects or other unusual findings (scars, lumps, nevi, etc.).
• Explain procedures to the patient and make them feel comfortable in the room.
• Explain exam to new patients (baseline) and returning patients if necessary, answering any questions they may have within limitations.
• Perform all mammographic procedures according to established protocols.
• Check requisition to ensure the proper exam has been ordered and all pertinent information is included on the form.
• Perform the exam according to referring doctor’s requisition, unless otherwise advised by the Radiologist or by contacting the patient’s doctor.
• Enter proper information into the EMR system, ensuring all exams are put into a taken status.
• Review previous reports and images prior to beginning the exam.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age or mental status of the patient served by this department (e.g., geriatric, mentally challenged, special needs).
• Maintain mammography exam room in a neat, orderly fashion, ensuring proper cleaning of equipment used with each patient and following manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Image breast specimen from the O.R. according to established protocol, showing image to the Radiologist, calling report to surgeon, and documenting the call was made.
• Acquire all images and positions for mammography as established by the ACR accreditation mandate and meeting MQSA guidelines.
• Image patients with complex needs and/or possess advanced positioning skills based on body habitus and pathology (e.g., wheelchair, implant, kyphotic/lordotic).
• Assist with stereotactic biopsies and localizations.
• Operate biopsy and localization equipment.
• Document daily quality control as recommended by manufacturer and maintain ACR and manufacturer guidelines.
• Acquire the required number of continuing education credits as mandated by MQSA.
• Perform other related activities as requested by the Breast Center Manager or Radiology Director.
• Participate in maintaining Augusta Health values, indicators, and employee expectations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an AMA approved program in Radiologic Technology

• Registered in radiology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology with documented Continuing Education to maintain registration/certification.
• Advanced Mammography Registry/certification.
• CPR certified or obtained within 30 days of hire.

• One or more years of experience in the field of Radiology
• One or more years of Mammography experience

• Associates Degree or higher
• Completed an accredited Mammography program

Augusta Health is a mission‑driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services which includes Augusta Medical Center, a 255‑bed inpatient facility, and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent‑care locations.

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

Harrisonburg, VA

Rate: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour

Full‑time

Entry level

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care