Mammography Tech

Grand Itasca•Grand Rapids, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, a part of Fairview Health Services, is currently seeking a dedicated Mammography Tech to join our team! A management team that takes a personal interest in every employee is one of the many advantages you'll find here at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital. POSITION: Mammography Tech EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Casual WORK SCHEDULE: Days, Evenings DEPARTMENT: Imaging JOIN OUR TEAM: Nestled in the heart of the Northland, Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is the dominant provider of primary care services in the local and surrounding area to include roughly 50,000 people. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 600 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities. JOB SUMMARY: Works under the supervision of the Imaging Department Director. Performs mammography procedures and all related duties. Assures patient safety at all times. Operates equipment accurately and efficiently applying the prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. Works the various shifts required to staff the department. Provides guidance and instruction for radiologic technology students. Assists with scheduling mammography appointments.

Requirements

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registered. (ARRT)
ARRT Mammography certified or obtained post completion of competencies within 1 year.
Basic Life Support certified or obtain within 4 months.
Good computer skills.
Good interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.
Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

Performs mammography procedures on patients of various ages, mental and physical abilities.
Performs mammography procedures for all areas of organization; clinic, outpatient, inpatient areas, emergency room and operating room areas.
Examines provider's orders to assure proper tests are completed.
Performs both diagnostic and screening mammograms.
Assists radiologists with breast biopsy procedures.
Instructs and prepares patient for procedure.
Assures patient safety with the use of screening females of child bearing age for pregnancy and shielding
Operates equipment accurately and efficiently using proper technical factors for radiological diagnosis.
Performs quality control testing following protocols.
Obtains and prepares images for reading by digitizing previous analog films and retrieving previous digital images on PACS
Evaluates images for quality and technical clarity.
Avoids repeating exposure to patient.
Helps with other Imaging procedures when needed.
Provides guidance and instruction for radiologic technology students.
Assists with answering phones and scheduling Imaging appointments.
Other assigned duties as needed.