Mammography Technologist – Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well‑being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

The Registered Mammography Technologist produces high‑quality breast imaging procedures while following guidelines established by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), ACR (American College of Radiology) and MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program). They perform all screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA (dual energy X‑ray absorptiometry) scans according to established protocols and procedures for interpretation by supervising physician.

• Performs all breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
• Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and consent is obtained by performing physician.
• Correlates patient’s clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed provider. Conveys patient’s clinical history to licensed provider prior to examination.
• Selects and operates breast imaging equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Selects appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of the mammographic procedures.
• Provides patient education and discharge instructions.
• Participates in the department’s quality assessments and improvement plans.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Certification and Registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology (required).
• Advanced modality registration in Mammography, ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within 1 year).
• State licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed).
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH).

Associate’s degree from an ARRT accredited institute (preferred).

1 year experience as a registered mammography technologist (preferred).

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred).
• Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred).

• Patient centered care
• Monitor patient conditions during examination
• Record patient medical histories
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Communication with patients
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• PACS
• Radiology Information Systems (RIS)
• Teamwork
• Mammography
• DEXA
• Radiation protection
• Patient education
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Medical Imaging
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at