Mammography Technologist

Allina Health•Faribault, MN

3d•$40 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

At Allina Health, our Mammography Technologists play a critical role in vital, compassionate care. Join a mission-driven organization where your precision, empathy and dedication make a lasting different in women's health every day. Performs diagnostic radiological imaging in Mammography in an inpatient setting as directed by providers or radiologist. Provides timely and quality service to patients. Follows Imaging Department policies to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure.

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
Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: ◦ 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 a Radiology Technologist

Responsibilities

Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
Identifies patient with two identifiers.
Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
Maintains work knowledge and competence.
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.
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.