Mammography Technologist (Hiring Immediately)

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Position Highlights:Competitive salaryBenefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)Quality of Life: Flexible work schedulesAdvancement: Career growth opportunitiesLocation: Silver SpringStatus: Part-timeDescription:Produces high quality radiographs while providing professional and quality care to the patients. Ensures that radiographs are taken in accordance with the State regulations and in conjunction with the ALARA principle. Accountable for adhering to the guidelines, conducting and maintaining records of quality control test required by the ACR for the accreditation for mammography.Responsibilities:Identifies care needs of patients/significant others and implements interventions and utilizes equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served to include: neonates, infants, pediatric, young adults, middle adults and late adults.Assists physicians with imaging procedures, i.e. needle placements.Researches and obtains prior mammogram films as well as reports to ensure proper patient care as well as maintaining patient records.Assures all exams are completed and transmitted to the appropriate locations.Assures proper patient identification, appropriate requisition/exam check-in documentation and is entered into PACS correctlyAssures all exam date entry is correct and completedAble to operate all equipment to include DR, CR, fluoro , diagnostic rooms and portable machines.Able to perform the variety of exams that are performed in diagnostic radiology.Selects correct technical factors, cones, collimates and shields patients, and ensures that a grid is utilized when appropriate, to ensure an image is of diagnostic quality.Will participate in educating students, will observe and provide feedback to students completing diagnostic studies in a professional manner.Will generate appropriate documentation regarding the maintenance of equipment and supplies.Reports to and is evaluated by the Diagnostic Supervisor and the Director of Medical Imaging Services.What you will need:Graduate of a JRC/ERT approved Radiologic Technology ProgramReads, writes, speaks and comprehends English language.Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT (R)Licensed by the State of Maryland.CPR CertifiedCertification by the ARRT for mammographyAbout us:Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.Our CommitmentRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.