Mammographer - University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

Overview  

Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized mammographic procedures.   

Key Responsibilities 

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in mammography.  Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the patient. 

• Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of mammographic principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and physics, mammographic positioning and patient care skills.  Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards. 

• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.  

• Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment.  Maintains supplies and inventory in area.  Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors.  Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy. 

• Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality.  Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities. 

Education 

• Associate Degree, or Certificate, in radiologic technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).   

Experience 

• No Experience Required         

Licensures/Certifications 

• Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (M) 

• Licensed Radiographer - State of MD 

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification 

Preferred 

Experience 

• Mammography Experience Preferred  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.