Mammography Technologist

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

SCOPE: The Mammography Technologist (mammo tech) is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies; presenting them for diagnosis.

FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Provide mammography imaging services on mobile medical clinic.
• 2. Preventive maintenance of mammography equipment
• 3. Participate in community breast cancer screenings

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an AMA accredited program in radiologic technology required

Active ARRT and LSRTBE Licensure required

Current BLS certification required

Mammographic Radiologic Technology, Certification Required

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