Radiology Technician - Mammography
About The Position
The Rosebud HIS Hospital is a 35-bed comprehensive medical/surgical hospital located in Rosebud, South Dakota. It has an active obstetric and pediatric department and offers a full range of services, including dental, vision, and 24-hour ambulance services. The hospital and several field clinics are staffed by physicians, nurse/midwives, and physician assistants. An optical department and dental care are also offered. The hospital is the primary source of healthcare for the Rosebud Sioux people, who reside across 20 communities, some of which lie outside the boundaries of the reservation. KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Requirements
- Must have a Certificate of Completion of a Technologist training program accredited by an institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the JCERT.
- Must have a minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
- Must have a current certification or registry in mammography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (M).
Responsibilities
- Provide diagnostic imaging radiologic services in Radiography, in a competent and professional manner assigned by the Supervisor of Medical Imaging Services.
- Provide services at dates and times assigned by the Supervisor.
- Provide emergency coverage when short-staffed as assigned.
- Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as CT and Radiologic examinations.
- Responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced.
- Work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury.
- Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs.
- Identifies patient service requirements by establishing a personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
- Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies.
- Maintaining and operating imaging equipment.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge of profession.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment, and answering questions.
- Prepares patient for radiological procedures by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into a specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Performs imaging examinations that will be responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced.
- Works closely with radiologists, ordering providers to assist in diagnosing diseases and injuries.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
