Mammography Technologist III

Trinity Health Corporation•Centerville, IA

53d

About The Position

Independently performs mammography and other diagnostic imaging procedures for the facility under direction of the Radiologist and Radiology Services Manager. Relocation assistance available Shift: Days What you will do: Performs mammography procedures on scheduled shifts, operates mammography equipment. Proficient or willing to be trained in performing bone density procedures. Performs x-ray procedures and other imaging procedures as qualified. Oversight of all MQSA and ACR standards for the Mammography Department including all daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic QC functions. Complies with all quality assurance procedures in accordance with FDA, MQSA program. Responsible for maintaining necessary data for annual Mammography Department inspections and will participate in annual Mammography department inspections. Coordinates patient experience regarding exam scheduling, patient call-backs, and additional follow-up needs. Works rotational shifts with other technologists and provides general diagnostic and computed tomography procedures on call as needed. This includes arriving at the hospital within 20 minutes of being called. Instructs, supervises, and evaluates student technologists. Capable of assisting and transporting patients as necessary for patient care. Provides care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited two-year Radiologic Technology program.
Registered Radiologic Technologist (R).
Registered Mammography Technologist (M).
Maintains active registry status in ARRT.
Maintains current Iowa Permit to Practice.
2 years Mercy experience or 3 or more mammography experience.
15 Mammo CEUs for 3 rolling calendar years.
1 CEU per year in Radiation Safety/24 CEU's every 2 years.
No formal disciplinary actions in file (written notice or higher).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs mammography procedures on scheduled shifts, operates mammography equipment.
Proficient or willing to be trained in performing bone density procedures.
Performs x-ray procedures and other imaging procedures as qualified.
Oversight of all MQSA and ACR standards for the Mammography Department including all daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic QC functions.
Complies with all quality assurance procedures in accordance with FDA, MQSA program.
Responsible for maintaining necessary data for annual Mammography Department inspections and will participate in annual Mammography department inspections.
Coordinates patient experience regarding exam scheduling, patient call-backs, and additional follow-up needs.
Works rotational shifts with other technologists and provides general diagnostic and computed tomography procedures on call as needed. This includes arriving at the hospital within 20 minutes of being called.
Instructs, supervises, and evaluates student technologists.
Capable of assisting and transporting patients as necessary for patient care.
Provides care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.