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Job Overview: Under the direction of the Radiologist and the supervision of the manager or supervisor, the mammography technologist performs imaging to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. The mammography technologists perform screening and diagnostic imaging, mammography guided procedures, specimen imaging, and bone density scanning in accordance with the American College of Radiology's appropriateness criteria, or by protocols developed and agreed upon by physician leadership and maintains annual competencies in those areas of imaging. This position is responsible for performing quality mammography procedures, maintaining accurate records and documenting in the EMR, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members including breast radiologists and breast surgical practice, quality assurance/quality control required for FDA/ACR, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, complies with infection prevention procedures, student education, orientation of new employees, ensures operation of mammography equipment by adhering to standard operating procedures and by troubleshooting and reporting malfunctions to leadership, assists clerical staff in the maintenance of records and files, maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, and other duties as assigned. Must have strong verbal and organizational skills and be able to interact with patients in a fast-paced environment. Travel to additional locations may be required. Mammography certification is required within 12 months of employment within this modality. This position is required to meet the minimum continuing educational requirements established by the state of Ohio and is required to maintain ARRT and ODH licensure. This position adheres to the Practice Standards defined by the ASRT. Job Requirements: Associate's Degree in Allied Health Graduate of an approved technical, professional ,or vocational program American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Radiologic Technologist, ARRT, State Licensure Certification in mammography requried withing 12 months of employment Experience Clinical Allied Health Radiology Job Responsibilities: Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations. Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork. Work is completed before submitting it. Demonstrates the ability to consistently produce and evaluate screening and diagnostic mammography for radiological interpretation Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department. Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members. Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's. Selects proper imaging protocols and follows departmental procedures. Remove Other Job-Related Information: Working Conditions: Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Frequently Continuous Learning - Frequently Hearing: Conversation - Frequently Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently Interpersonal Communication - Frequently Kneeling - Rarely Lifting TriHealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.