Mammographer
Company: Bryan Health
Location: Kearney
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary Performs screening and diagnostic breast imaging in
accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to
ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.
Participates in CQI activities. Reviews radiology exam requests and
patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate, and
cost-effective imaging. Applies broad range of skills to ensure
exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance
standards. Provides appropriate Mammography screening process to
patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards.
Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing
treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric
shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients. Able to assess
patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate
physician contact for intervention. Performs all aspects of patient
care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces
the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Positions and shields
patients accordingly. Keeps procedure room clean and neat, makes
minor equipment adjustments as needed. Assists in maintaining
records and reports. Interacts professionally with patient/family
and co-workers. Compiles and maintains quality assurance
information for mammography in accordance with ACR, State of
Nebraska Department of Health Standards, the FDA and the Department
of Health and Human Services. Provides care appropriate to
condition and age of the patient. Thorough understanding of breast
anatomy, positioning, and operation of equipment including
stereotactic biopsy and wire localization. Performs all other
duties as assigned by the department manager. Regulatory
Requirements: High school graduate; BS degree preferred. Graduation
from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology: either
college affiliated or hospital trained. Certification by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) in radiography
Certified in mammography preferred. Certified in the State of
Nebraska to practice and administer radiation. 2 years mammography
experience preferred. Current BLS certification.
Keywords: Bryan Health, Lincoln , Mammographer, Healthcare , Kearney, Nebraska
