Mammographer - Women's Center - PRN

Stormont Vail Health•Mulvane, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammographer operates radiologic equipment and performs mammography procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing disease. This patient-facing, on-site role performs screening and diagnostic mammography for women and men in accordance with American College of Radiology guidelines, prepares and positions patients, and produces images for physician review. The position is PRN, with 0 hours per week listed, and is non-exempt. The Mammographer also provides patient education and scheduling support, obtains outside films for comparison, monitors and stocks patient rooms, performs equipment quality control and routine maintenance, and maintains records and reports. The role assists radiologists and performs related office work. There is no supervisory or budget responsibility.

Requirements

40 hours of documented training in mammography-specific topics in accordance with FDA 900.12(a)(2)(ii).
15 mammography-specific CEU credits during the last 36 months in accordance with FDA 900.12(a)(2)(iii) and (iv).
ARRT Radiography certification.
Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Licensed Radiology Technologist (LRT) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Required proficiency in accepting various work assignments and being accountable for one's actions and decisions.
Required proficiency in maintaining a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job.
Required proficiency in using equipment, time, and supplies appropriately to control costs.
Required proficiency in continuing personal or professional development and maintaining CEUs for certification.
Required proficiency in responding openly to change, suggestions, and constructive criticism.
Required proficiency in understanding and practicing patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

One year of mammography experience.
ARRT Mammography certification.

Responsibilities

Position imaging equipment and set exposure factors to produce images with appropriate detail, density, and accuracy.
Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging procedures and adjust immobilization devices to obtain the requested views.
Use radiation-protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
Perform technical procedures using independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in applying ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.
Perform screening and diagnostic mammography on women and men in accordance with American College of Radiology guidelines.
Perform quality control and routine maintenance, diagnose equipment malfunctions, make minor repairs, and arrange repairs as needed.
Educate patients, schedule mammograms, conduct screening calls, obtain outside films for comparison, and monitor and stock patient rooms.
Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and encourage cooperation.
Process images and review them for correct identification and quality.
Complete forms and maintain records, logs, and reports of work performed.
Prepare images for review by a radiologist or requesting physician and assist the radiologist during examinations.
Perform office work such as answering phones, filing, retrieving computer information, and ordering departmental supplies.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements, and perform other duties as assigned.