Mammography Technologist

Mammography Technologist

Schedule: this is a PRN role that will work variable days

Your experience matters 

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Mammography Technologist our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

A Mammography Technologist who excels in this role:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. 

• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. 

• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. 

• May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.

• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. 

• Prepares equipment and supplies. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. 

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s), biopsies, stereotactic and special procedures.

• Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations and applicable accreditations.

• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. 

• Enters, transmits and reports scan results

• Keeps current with BiRad and follow-ups on all patients. 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for 
Applicants should be a graduate of a radiology program.  Additional requirements include:

• License/Certifications: 

  • ARRT registry and state license required

  • BLS required

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tara by emailing tara.baker@lpnt.net. 

More about Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. 

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.