Mammography Technologist - First Shift

Job Description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

• This Position is Eligible for a Lump Sum of $3,000 Relocation Reimbursement

Work Week : Monday-Friday

General Description of the Job Class

Perform a variety of technical activities associated with the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry / certification or currently holds required registry or certification.

Technologists initially qualifying on or after April 28, 1999, must meet the Mammo-Specific requirements by having at least 40 hours of documented training in mammography.

Experience

Level I must obtain ARRT certification at time of employment.

Performance of a minimum of 25 mammography exams under direct supervision of an appropriate MQSA qualified individual. At least 8 hours of training in using any modality (e.g., digital) before beginning to use that modality independently.

Level II Minimum of two years' experience as a Mammography technologist. Must perform at least 200 mammography examinations in a 24 month period.

Level III A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion

Degrees, Licensure, and / or Certification

ARRT certification in radiography

ARRT advanced certification in mammography

FDA / MQSA qualified to include meeting the MQSA CE requirements of at least 15 CEUs in a 36 month period that must include at least 6 CEUs in each mammographic modality used.

BLS certification

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