Mammography Technologist jobs in Florence, SC

Qualification 

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a 24-month AMA approved and accredited school of Radiologic Technology required.

• Documented mammography-specific training (40 hours) required.
• Performed a minimum of 25 mammography exams under direct supervision of an appropriate MQSA trained individual required.
• Previous Mammography experience preferred.

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT-R) required.
• Registered or Registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Mammography (ARRT-M) required.  If Registry eligible, such registration will be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Certification by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with registration and scheduling staff, imaging colleagues, physicians, and department heads required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and radiographic exposure required.
• Proficient in radiation protection practices required.
• Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Strong PC skills required.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.

• Occasional exposure to difficult patients.
• Stress level high due to multiple demands frequently occurring simultaneously.
• Exposure to biohazardous material prevalent.
• Radiation risk prevalent.
• Physical surroundings generally pleasant and comfortable.
• Prolonged standing and walking required.