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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 and $15,000 Commitment Bonus*

Location: Duke Regional Hospital

Work Week: (Monday-Friday 40 hours with rotating call on Saturday)

Monday 8am-4:30pm

Tuesday 8am-4:30pm

Wednesday 8am-4:30pm

Thursday 8:30am-5pm

Friday 8:30am-5pm

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

• Perform a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.
• Position patients, using immobilization when necessary. Calculate exposure factors, assist physicians.
• Perform the quality control functions related to mammography.
• Evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality obtaining additional images as needed.
• Prepare and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques if appropriate. Explain procedures to patients.
• Charge mammographic procedures and supplies in Maestro or EPIC.
• Provide orientation to new Mammographers.
• Provide education and training to student Mammographers.
• Assist in maintenance and compilation of statistical data.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing all breast imaging procedures, to include breast interventional procedures.
• Monitor mammography section procedures and supply charges to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.

**DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within Imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

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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Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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