Mammography Technologist
Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
Technologists initially qualifying on or after April 28, 1999, must meet the Mammo-Specific requirements by having at least 40 hours of documented training in mammography.
Must obtain ARRT certification at time of employment.
Performance of a minimum of 25 mammography exams under direct supervision of an appropriate MQSA qualified individual.
At least 8 hours of training in using any modality (e.g., digital) before beginning to use that modality independently.
Minimum of two years' experience as a Mammography technologist.
Must perform at least 200 mammography examinations in a 24 month period.
A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality inwhich they are seeking promotion
ARRT certification in radiography
ARRT advanced certification in mammography
FDA/MQSA qualified to include meeting the MQSA CE requirements of at least 15 CEUs in a 36 month period that must include at least 6 CEUs ineach mammographic modality used.
BLS certification