Mammographer

SSM Health • Fenton, MO

2d • $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides mammography imaging services.

Requirements

• Requires completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential as well as ARRT in Mammography within 12 months of hire.
• Completion of a Radiology Technology program
• No experience required
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) OR Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) (for Illinois)
• Radiologic Technologists – Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) (for Illinois)
• Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) (for Illinois)
• Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (for Wisconsin)

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment and performs various mammography related procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters.
• Explains procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
• Develops and evaluates the image for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correctly marked and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree