Mammography Technologist Job in Lenoir, NC
University of North Carolina Health Care System
Lenoir, NC
$1,380
per week
Allied Health ProfessionalMammography Technologist8 Hrs
Assignment Details
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start Date
- 10/26/2026
- End Date
- 1/23/2027
- Location
- Lenoir, NC
About this role
You will perform routine mammography diagnostic and screening procedures in radiologic and breast imaging at University of North Carolina Health Care System. This is an 8-hour shift position with a duration of 89 days, starting October 26, 2026. Weekly pay is $1,380.
Your responsibilities include:
- Perform mammography diagnostic and screening procedures according to established protocols
- Prepare and administer contrast media and medications in accordance with state and federal guidelines
- Conduct patient assessments and provide patient care, including instruction in self-breast examination
- Verify patient identity, obtain relevant patient history, and evaluate patient understanding and consent of procedure
- Verify pregnancy status before administering ionizing radiation
- Evaluate requisitions and patient information to determine appropriateness of procedure, including patient ID verification and chart review
- Assess patient physical condition and develop action plans for performing examinations
- Adapt procedure plans according to patient-identified needs and determine if additional medical personnel or equipment is needed
- Ensure safe and appropriate procedure environment, including equipment room checks, cleanliness, accessory checks, and appropriate stocking
- Utilize technical knowledge to assist in troubleshooting equipment and protocol issues
- Critique, orient, and save all pertinent images and transmit quality-assured images to PACS
- Document completion and cancellation of all procedures in RIS with appropriate comments
- Maintain image management equipment and report any equipment problems to appropriate resources
- Monitor daily schedule and patient status in the department
- Notify appropriate personnel regarding patient pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure status
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment and document incidents as needed
- Precept new employees and students
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