Mammography Technologist - Radiology

Location Detail:220 Kennedy DrTorrington (10283) Work whereevery momentmatters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut.CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment. Summary: The Mammography Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic mammographic procedures in hospital, clinic or mobile van sites, according to established protocols to assist the referring physician in diagnosis and treatment. Operates digital mammography equipment and performs procedures by positioning patients, preparing contrast medias, and selecting the correct exposure factors utilizing the assessment of patient age, pathology and diagnosis to produce technically accurate digital and or analog images to assist the radiologist in diagnosis. Performs breast biopsies, stereotactic biopsies, needle localization, RFID tag placement, Bone Densitometry, and assist with MRI biopsies as needed.QualificationsRequirements: Graduate of an accredited Radiography program State of Connecticut Radiographer license ARRT certification in Radiography required At least one (1) year of Mammography experience and 6 months experience in a hospital setting strongly preffered With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.