Mammographer - Women's Center - Part-Time

Mercy Cedar Rapids • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing screening and diagnostic mammography and bone density testing to women and men of all ages.

Requirements

• Expert with screening and diagnostic mammography equipment, hospital and department information system and bone density testing.
• Strong knowledge base of special needs of young adult to older adult women (and men).
• One year of experience as a radiographer who has worked in Diagnostic Imaging, CT, MR or CV Lab strongly preferred.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) certificate required.
• Required State of Iowa "Permit to Practice".
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.
• Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Nice To Haves

• Mammography certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography exams and Dexa's.
• Demonstrates skill in using PACS, Hologic and EPIC systems.
• Documents and updates patient history as needed.
• Adheres to State of Iowa Radiation safety regulations.
• Assists with training of new employees as needed.
• Provides the radiologists with current and accurate patient history.
• Flexes hours as needed to provide adequate staff scheduling.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed