MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

Community Hospital Fairfax • Fairfax, MO

35d • $81,120 - $108,160 • Onsite

About The Position

The mammography tech is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies, presenting them for diagnosis.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• ARRT Certified Required and must maintain CEU’s.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) required. If required certification is not current at time of hire, must complete within six months.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and adjust to shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in Radiologic Technology preferred
• Associates degree or equivalent education/experience
• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified.
• Mammography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes their abilities as a Mammography Technologist, including knowledge of radiologic standards, safety, cleanliness, and infection control policies and regulations. Demonstrates accuracy, effective communication, computer proficiency, and attention to detail.
• Obtains patient history, explains procedures, and addresses patient concerns to ensure patient comfort, confidence, and needs are met.
• Operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images, positions equipment, adjusts controls, and takes x-rays according to established requirements and regulations. Utilizes DR for quality imaging and ensures equipment is in working order, reporting malfunctions.
• Prepares patients for procedures, escorts them to rooms, provides instructions, assists with positioning, and observes patients for care, safety, and comfort. Exhibits customer service orientation and performs A.I.D.E.T.
• Acts as a Radiology team player by using radiation safety measures, performing administrative duties (completing forms, labeling images, maintaining logs), retrieving and inputting orders into the EMR, maintaining supplies, and serving as back-up for clinical team members. Demonstrates flexibility, teamwork, and ability to work under pressure.
• Presents professionally, enhances professional growth through education and participation in meetings, seeks improvement, maintains a professional appearance, and is dependable and timely in completing work.
• Complies with and enforces state and federal regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, Code of Conduct, Compliance Policy, Safety and Infection Control, and all hospital policies. Maintains confidentiality and discusses concerns appropriately.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree