Registered Mammography Technologist - Women's Imaging Center - Fairfield Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health • Fairfield, OH

26d • Onsite

About The Position

We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• Certification and Registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
• Patient centered care
• Monitor patient conditions during examination
• Record patient medical histories
• Working within an interdisciplinary team
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Communication with patients and/or family members
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

Nice To Haves

• Associate's from an ARRT accredited institute
• Advanced modality registration in Mammography, ARRT (or must obtain within 1 year)
• State Licensure (unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• 1 year experience as a registered mammography technologist
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS)

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality breast imaging procedures while following guidelines established by the ARRT, ACR and MQSA.
• Performs all screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA scans according to established protocols and procedures for interpretation by supervising physician.
• Performs all breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
• Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and consent is obtained by performing physician.
• Correlates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed provider. Conveys patient's clinical history to licensed provider prior to examination.
• Selects and operates breast imaging equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Selects appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of the mammographic procedures.
• Provides patient education and discharge instructions.
• Participates in the department's quality assessments and improvement plans.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree