Mammography Technologist-Clinic

Allina Health System•Lakeville, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic radiological imaging in Mammography. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure. Provides timely and quality service to patients. Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting.

Requirements

Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology
Registered Technologist-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
Current Mammography registered or willing to obtain within 1 year of hire
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

2 to 5 years as Radiology Technologist

Responsibilities

Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders, regulatory requirements and department guidelines.
May perform rooming of patients.
Identifies patient with two identifiers.
Documents all needed aspects of the procedure.
Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
May perform dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans.
May perform general radiology imaging.
Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
Provides accurate clerical function.
Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving and Communication System.
Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
Stocks medical and radiological supplies.
Communicates with supervisor and team.
Reports problems, issues or ideas.
Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.
Other duties as assigned.