Mammographer/Rad Tech
Bothwell Regional Health Center•Sedalia, MO
•$22 - $38•Onsite
About The Position
The Mammographer-Registered performs mammography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. The technologist performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply ionizing radiation to produce diagnostic and screening mammograms. Assumes responsibility for designated areas of procedures as required. The individual is trained and a graduate from a certified Radiologic training program and capable of performing patient care for the age groups: 0-105 years old.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school
- Entry level Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Currently meets FDA qualifications for performing mammography
- Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker
- Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts
- Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals
- Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties
- Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence
- Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management
- Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers
Nice To Haves
- 1-year mammography experience preferred
- Must obtain mammography certification within 6 months of the start of mammography employment
Responsibilities
- Performing diagnostic and screening mammography procedures
- Performing and maintaining QC on the mammography unit as required by the FDA, the ACR and the State of Missouri
- Overseeing Mammography unit maintenance and calibration and communicating information to the Chief Technologist and physicist if necessary
- Stocking and ordering of supplies
- Responsible for RIS functions as they relate to Mammography procedures
- Assisting Radiologists with procedures as required
- Responsible for patient, peer, and personal safety
- Responsible for communicating information about patient examinations, schedule, patient's condition and equipment to the appropriate individual
- Responsible for inter and intra Departmental relations
- Responsible for maintaining professional communication
- Responsible for conservation of supplies
- Responsible for operation of radiographic equipment and processors and reporting problems appropriately
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
