Mammographer - Manhattan Imaging - PT - Day
About The Position
Operates radiologic equipment and performs mammography procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease by performing the following duties. Willingly accepts various work assignments. Is accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions. Approaches each day with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for job. Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs. Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development. Maintains CEU’s for certification. Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive criticism. Understands and practices patient confidentiality.
Requirements
- 1 year Mammography experience.
- Radiography - ARRT Required
- Licensed Radiology Technologist (LRT) - KSBHA Required
- Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Mammography - ARRT Preferred
- 40 hours of documented training in topics specific to mammography, FDA 900.12(a)(2)(ii), and 15 CEU credits specific to mammography in the last 36 month period, according to FDA 900.12(a)(2)(iii) and (iv).
Responsibilities
- Moves imaging equipment into specified position, determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
- Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
- Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.
- Performs screening and diagnostic mammography on women and men in accordance with the American College of Radiology guidelines.
- Performs quality control, routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
- Patient education, scheduling and screening calls for mammograms, obtaining outside films for comparison, monitoring of patient rooms for supplies and stocking.
- Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
- Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
- Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
- Assists radiologist in examinations.
- Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, filing, obtaining information from computer, and ordering departmental supplies.
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
