Mammography Technologist
Company: Kimball Health Services
Location: Kimball
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: REGISTERED
MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST The Registered Mammography Technologist
Works under the direct under the Radiology Director to facilitate
the Radiology/Mammography Activities. The Mammography Technologist
will perform technical and clerical duties in the
Radiology/Mammography Dept. This position requires full
understanding and active participation in the Radiology/Mammography
Department at Kimball Health Services. It is expected that the
employee will perform quality imaging and make sure they are
received by the radiologist in a reasonable amount of time. The
Employee will see to it that all ACR and MQSA standards are
followed. The employee will be expected to support organizational
expectation, Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of
Information, and Environment of Care to each and every Patient.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES Meets specific competencies per unit specific.
Consistently applies infection control practices. Appropriately
handles and disposes of sharps as required. Use appropriate gloves
and masks when required Attend department specific
education/training, in-services, and staff meetings Attends
mandatory in-service’ s/educational/training activities Submits all
required paperwork on time Verifies by signature or initials that
attended staff meetings or reading of staff meeting minutes.
Ability to perform mammographic exams and protocols Ability to work
independently without constant supervision Knows Mammogram
protocols Maintain quality mammograms both screening and diagnostic
Understand how to trouble shoot and report equipment problems
Complete clerical duties as assigned. Maintain open and
collaborative working relationships with staff and physicians in
order to maintain a pleasant work environment and professional
image of Radiology. Possesses excellent customer service skills
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality Ability to work
effectively w/radiologist Ability to manage patient flow and exams
independently and efficiently Ability to coordinate patient
workload in all areas of radiology Knowledge of patient schedule
and how to add on a patient to the schedule Provide Assistance
w/patient call backs and other patient related calls/visits Uses
computer systems effectively and accurately Verify and Release
Orders in Evident Start and Finish Orders in Evident Has a working
knowledge of the Mammogram System in Evident Has a working
knowledge of how to send images and store in PACS Know process for
loading priors into PACS Read all Emails How to enter all
information in electronic cover sheet for radiologist and how to
send it Responsible for maintaining all regulatory requirements
within the department All Contrast and other medications are stored
correctly All contrast is not expired. Patient confidentiality and
privacy are maintained at all times. Maintain a neat and clean work
area Assist Director with regulatory compliance including MQSA &
ACR Assist Director with QC requirements for 3D/Digital Mammograms
Assist Director with data collections. Physical Requirements:
Ability to communicate effectively with both verbal and written
communication skills with patients, management, fellow employees,
physicians and families. Ability to recognize, anticipate, and
respond to the needs of the patients in a caring, respectful and
courteous manner. Must be able to stand for extended periods of
time. Must be able to move between offices and Radiology Rooms.
Must be able to lift patients on and off gurneys and/or out of
wheelchairs if needed. Must be able to operate a pace that is
needed to obtain quality Images. Must be knowledgeable about
section scan protocols and how to perform the tasks associated with
each section. Must be able to work with patients, physicians and
families even in a stressful situation. Must be able to operate a
computer keyboard, telephone, copier/fax machine. Must be able to
operate wheelchairs and other assigned medical equipment safely as
needed. Benefits: Excellent benefits package Paid time off 401k
opportunities Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance
New state of the art facility opened February 2024 Kimball Health
Services is an EOE. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited radiography program. EXPERIENCE: Minimum
1 year experience as a Technologist preferred or if technologist
has had mammography training/schooling. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
ARRT certificate in Radiography, required. Medical Radiographer
license in the State of Nebraska, required. Mammography
certificate, required. BLS certificate required.
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