Mammography Technologist - Radiology

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital • Full-time • Falls Village, CT, United States, CT, United States • 2d ago

Location Detail: 220 Kennedy Dr Torrington (10283)

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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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

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

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