Registered Technologist Mammographer

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

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About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Technologist Mammographer for our Mammography Department. Performs breast imaging services and other Women’s imaging services in the Center for Women's Wellness, while respecting patient’s dignity and maintaining privacy. Meets patient's need for accurate information in unhurried, responsive manner. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA school of Radiologic Technology.
Registered Radiologic Technologist required (ARRT).
Licensed in the state where work is being performed.
Maintain CEU’s as required by the State & National levels.
Mammogram Certification required within 1 year after orientation/training is complete.
NOTE: The following occurrences would result in exclusion from driving Healthcare System vehicles: one or more of any major violations in the preceding 36 months, including but not limited to any type of DUI, refusing substance test, reckless driving, manslaughter, hit and run, eluding a police officer, any felony, drag racing, license suspension, and driving with a suspended license.
Breast health—normal and abnormal aspects.

Responsibilities

Explains procedure to patients and encourages questions performing the Mammography/DXA/Interventional procedure examinations.
Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication to ensure patient satisfaction.
Prepares Digital and DXA equipment for daily/weekly QC tests at appropriate intervals.
Assists Radiologist in interventional breast procedures.
Obtain high quality images and minimizes radiation through quality positioning and techniques as indicated in the MQSA and ACR guidelines.
Accurately documents and maintain proper QC books for all rooms.
Maintain a repeat rate below the National average of 4% or less per room.
Assists Clinical Engineering, PACS administrators when necessary.
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager/supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned.