Mammography Technician PRN

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a PRN position so there are no guaranteed hours, you are called on an as needed basis. Responsible for the daily operation of the women’s health section of radiology. Responsible for suggesting changes in procedures, policies, and quality improvement, as well as coordinating training and development in breast imaging specialties. Adheres to all FDA guidelines for the mammography section. Maintains appropriate records for all accreditation processes and inspections. Maintains a structured reporting system to ensure accurate audit reporting, statistical tracking, and resolution of workflow issues. Ensures completion of daily QA and preventative maintenance scheduling. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Mammography imaging procedures. Performs all exams based on Imaging Department Protocols or protocols the exam with the Radiologist. Practices radiation safety, adhering to ALARA standards. Ability to operate equipment consistently with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Troubleshoots equipment problems and independently calls a service engineer if the malfunction needs outside maintenance. Verifies exam orders, identifies the patient through two means of identification, and provides exam education. Reviews and documents the patient’s medical history, obtains required informed consent, and ensures all necessary paperwork and prior studies are complete and available before submitting procedures for Radiologist interpretation. Maintains accurate patient records in EHR, including charging procedures and supplies. May be required to perform other functions within the clinic. Any additional training required will be provided. Demonstrates flexibility by assisting in other modalities, adjusting schedules, and taking calls, overtime, or holiday shifts as needed. Obtains additional training or certification as required. Assists with clerical duties, phone reception, and patient transportation when required. Assists, trains, or cross-trains imaging staff members as directed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
ARRT registration in Radiology (R) and Mammography (M).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or must obtain within 90 days of hire or transfer)

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operation of the women’s health section of radiology.
Suggesting changes in procedures, policies, and quality improvement.
Coordinating training and development in breast imaging specialties.
Adhering to all FDA guidelines for the mammography section.
Maintaining appropriate records for all accreditation processes and inspections.
Maintaining a structured reporting system to ensure accurate audit reporting, statistical tracking, and resolution of workflow issues.
Ensuring completion of daily QA and preventative maintenance scheduling.
Performing all exams based on Imaging Department Protocols or protocols the exam with the Radiologist.
Practicing radiation safety, adhering to ALARA standards.
Operating equipment consistently with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Troubleshooting equipment problems and independently calling a service engineer if the malfunction needs outside maintenance.
Verifying exam orders, identifying the patient through two means of identification, and providing exam education.
Reviewing and documenting the patient’s medical history, obtaining required informed consent, and ensuring all necessary paperwork and prior studies are complete and available before submitting procedures for Radiologist interpretation.
Maintaining accurate patient records in EHR, including charging procedures and supplies.
Assisting in other modalities, adjusting schedules, and taking calls, overtime, or holiday shifts as needed.
Assisting with clerical duties, phone reception, and patient transportation when required.
Assisting, training, or cross-training imaging staff members as directed.