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Baldwin Health is your community healthcare provider, a 142-bed facility offering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical care. We are the proud recipients of many awards, including the Press Ganey Summit Award, The Joint Commission's Top Performer in Key Quality Measures and Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work.

At Baldwin Health, we understand that women have unique health concerns - that's why we offer a women's health program with services to address the needs of women of all ages. From preventive education and screenings (https://www.baldwinhealth.com/womens-imaging-services) to maternity care (https://www.baldwinhealth.com/maternity-care-services) , we provide a range of services to support women's optimal health and wellness.

Located in Foley Alabama on the Gulf Coast, Baldwin Health is surrounded by unique local shops, a quaint historic downtown, and is home to the OWA Park and Resort. You’re sure to enjoy our museums, parks and restaurants that surround our picturesque clock tower and beautiful fountain. With our busy performing arts community to amazing youth sports programs, there are services, activities and events throughout the year to entertain and engage you. Foley truly offers something for everyone!

Job Summary

The Mammography Technologist I is responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammography procedures to assist in the detection and diagnosis of breast diseases. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency, adherence to safety protocols, and a commitment to patient-centered care. The Mammography Technologist I works collaboratively with Radiologists and other healthcare professionals, ensuring accurate imaging and patient comfort while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards, including FDA/MQSA and ACR requirements.

Schedule: PRN, as needed, schedule varies

What We Offer:

+ Student Loan Repayment Plans

+ Health Insurance Eligibility 1 st of the Month

+ 6% 401k Employer Matching

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Company provided renewal of BLS

Qualifications

+ 1-3 years of experience in radiologic imaging required

+ 2-4 years experience as a mammographer in an acute care hospital setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

+ Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state required

+ ARRT Radiography Certification required and

+ (M) ARDMS or ARRT - Mammography certification or eligibility to obtain within six (6) months of hire required

+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Essential Functions

+ Performs mammography imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality screening and diagnostic images through proper positioning, technique, and compression.

+ Adheres to safety protocols, radiation protection standards, and infection control guidelines to ensure patient and staff safety.

+ Ensures equipment functionality and maintenance, performing routine quality control testing per ACR and FDA/MQSA requirements.

+ Reviews physician orders and patient history, ensuring all mammography procedures are correctly ordered, verified, and acknowledged.

+ Educates patients on breast health, self-exam techniques, and procedure expectations, addressing concerns with professionalism.

+ Assists radiologists with specialized mammography procedures, including fine needle aspiration (FNA), needle localizations, and biopsies, while maintaining sterile technique.

+ Prepares patients for invasive mammography-guided procedures, providing clear instructions and post-procedure care guidance.

+ Maintains accurate documentation and image storage as required by state, federal, and accreditation regulations.

+ Manages mammography inventory and supplies, ensuring cost-effective use and proper stock levels for daily operations.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.