Mammography Technologist - Lourdes Hospital

Mercyhealth • Paducah, KY

260d

About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. The Registered Mammography Technologist produces high quality breast imaging procedures as established by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), American College of Radiology (ACR), and Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program (MQSA) guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate's from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited institute.
• Certification and Registration in Mammography, ARRT (preferred upon hire, or required within six months of hire).
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care).
• 1 year of experience as a registered mammography technologist (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred).
• Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs all breast imaging and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans for the supervising physician to interpret.
• Collects patient's clinical history, provides patient education and discharge instructions.
• Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, maintaining aseptic technique.
• Operates mammography equipment to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance w/AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree