Mammography/X-Ray Technologist
About The Position
Prepares Patients for imaging in the X-Ray Department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Ability to learn and perform front desk check in duties and responsibilities, checking in patients, scheduling walk-in x-rays, and collecting payment when necessary. Performs radiographic procedures as prescribed by a physician. Operates DR equipment. Determines proper technique through the selection of voltage, current, and exposure time. Positions patients for the proper view of the affected area. instructs patients as to the proper physiological requirements for the procedure. Acquires patient medical history. Complies with infection control procedures. Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient. Communicate compassionately and accurately to the patient to explain what they are about to experience. Effective use of system applications to perform patient workflow. Housekeeping items including but not limited to laundry, stocking of supplies, etc. Attendance at meetings and training sessions may be required. These sessions could occasionally be scheduled outside of your regular working hours to accommodate business needs and training opportunities. We appreciate your flexibility and commitment to attending these sessions as necessary to support our team's goals and professional development. SUPPORTS MISSION, VISION AND VALUES OF THE CORPORATION
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training.
- Must hold a current ARRT certificate and if doing mammography must be mammography certified.
- Must continue to obtain the recommended amount of Continuing Educations Credits each year for your certifications.
- Continuing education in accordance of the ARRT, ACR, and State of Michigan.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Learn and perform front desk check in duties and responsibilities
- Perform radiographic procedures as prescribed by a physician
- Operate DR equipment
- Determine proper technique through the selection of voltage, current, and exposure time
- Position patients for the proper view of the affected area
- Instruct patients as to the proper physiological requirements for the procedure
- Acquire patient medical history
- Comply with infection control procedures
- Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient
- Communicate compassionately and accurately to the patient to explain what they are about to experience
- Effective use of system applications to perform patient workflow
- Perform housekeeping items including but not limited to laundry, stocking of supplies, etc.
- Attend meetings and training sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
