Responsible for obtaining Radiographic Images of diagnostic quality while adhering to departmental standards and protocols. Efficiently follows MQSA/ACR standards for Mammography and is able to perform daily Quality Assurance on equipment. Performs Screening and Diagnostic mammograms and diagnostic breast procedures. Collaborates with other professionals in and out of the Hospital to ensure effective, efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes. Able to perform Bone Densitometry studies according to department standards.
**The Technologist may be required to cover inpatient or outpatient areas to include offsite diagnostic locations.
Education: A high school diploma or GED; Graduate of an accredited school of Radiological Sciences. Must have advanced registry in mammography and Bone Densitometry within 1 year from date of hire.
Experience: Previous experience preferred
License: Must be ARRT/Mammography and Bone Densiometry registered. BCLS required.
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.
