Mammography Technologist Registered - Radiology - St. Francis Medical Office Building - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Following established protocol and under the medical supervision of Certified Radiologists, Mammography Technologists will perform procedures for the direct results of interpretation. Technologists will assist the Radiologists on procedures as needed and be responsible for supervision of student Radiologic Technologists assigned to them. Encourages and maintains good customer relations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Allied Health Professionals.
At least 6 months experience in radiologic technology.
Completion of 40 hours Mammography training.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiologic Technology and Mammography.
Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Certified or documentation that certification has been applied for with the SCRQSA.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform and teach Mammography exams to produce satisfactory diagnostic images for interpretation.
Knowledge of MQSA, OSHA, DHEC, FDA and TJC standards and regulations.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Requires a mature individual who projects a professional and business-like appearance.
Must maintain strict confidentiality of work related information.
Frequent standing, walking.
Frequent lifting/moving patients.
Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying, pushing or pulling, up to 50 lbs.
Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity.
Constant reaching with hands/arms.
Frequent talking or hearing.
Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.
Frequent exposure to risk of radiation.
Intermittent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Quiet to moderate noise level in work area.
Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department

Responsibilities

Perform procedures for the direct results of interpretation.
Assist the Radiologists on procedures as needed.
Be responsible for supervision of student Radiologic Technologists assigned to them.
Encourage and maintain good customer relations.
Responsible for the safe operation of Breast Imaging and post processing equipment.
Operate standard office equipment.
Performance of quality control to meet MQSA standards.