Technologist-Mobile Mammography

Baptist • Jonesboro, AR

9h

About The Position

Job Summary Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Worked may be performed in mobile health unit, clinic or hospital setting. Job Responsibilities Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Operates mammography equipment and performs mammography procedures. Assists in developing a network of community stakeholders necessary to coordinate effective events with the mobile unit in surrounding areas Promotes the services of mobile Mammography, Baptist, and the need for screening mammography in assigned areas. Completes documentation as required to comply with policies and procedures. Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment areas, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Completes other duties as assigned. Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Mammo competencies at the end of orientation period. Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT. Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Mammography ARRT(M). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date. Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Basic computer literacy skills required. Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired ARRT(R), ARRT(M); BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Requirements

• 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Mammo competencies at the end of orientation period.
• Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.
• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with current Registry in Mammography ARRT(M).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.
• Basic computer literacy skills required.
• ARRT(R), ARRT(M); BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Operates mammography equipment and performs mammography procedures.
• Assists in developing a network of community stakeholders necessary to coordinate effective events with the mobile unit in surrounding areas
• Promotes the services of mobile Mammography, Baptist, and the need for screening mammography in assigned areas.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment areas, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed