X-Ray / Mammography Technologist

NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS•Lake Station, IN

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates radiologic equipment and performs mammography procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing disease. Records examination results and presents them, along with relevant patient history, to the physician for interpretation. The role involves patient communication, safe operation and maintenance of mammography equipment, image-quality review, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and routine reporting and administrative work. The position is based at Lake Station Medical in Lake Station, Indiana. Work is performed in an office environment with frequent contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel; the work may be stressful, and interactions are constant and interruptive. Travel outside Northshore locations is rare.

Requirements

Degree or certification from an accredited college, university, vocational school, or technical school for performing diagnostic mammography imaging.
Current certification with the ARRT.
Valid radiography license with the State of Indiana.
Current CPR certification.
Complete certification processes and required continuing education in a timely manner.
Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply relevant laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Ability to understand organizational hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and related administrative practices.
Organization and planning skills.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain composure and use emotional intelligence.
Ethical reasoning and decision-making skills.
Strong attention to detail and responsiveness to feedback.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Time-management, prioritization, and sense-of-urgency skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to relate to people of diverse ages and cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and to promote a respectful, harassment-free work environment.
Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work shifts longer than eight hours, and work day, evening, and weekend shifts.
Ability to perform tasks involving hand dexterity, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in diagnostic imaging.
Two years of experience working within a healthcare setting.
Bachelor's degree in Radiography.

Responsibilities

Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain their cooperation.
Record relevant medical history.
Operate mammographic equipment and adjust positioning and settings according to radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
Use radiation protection techniques, including beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding.
Follow prescribed safety standards when operating required equipment.
Select radiation exposure length and intensity by adjusting equipment for each individual.
Examine digital radiographic images for image quality.
Ensure equipment is in proper working order.
Maintain examination rooms and work areas.
Order and stock mammography supplies; clean and maintain mammography equipment.
Perform technologist quality-assurance testing required to comply with state requirements and regulations.
Comply with applicable regulations, NorthShore Health Centers policies and procedures, and Indiana State Department of Health regulations.
Participate in department-specific quality-assurance programs.
Comply with OSHA requirements, universal precautions, and the Exposure Control Plan.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Process routine paperwork and prepare required reports and data pursuant to state requirements.
Assist the Radiologist with quality-assurance reporting.
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
Attend required in-services, meetings, and mandatory training.
Perform other assigned tasks requiring similar or lesser skills and abilities; duties may change at management's discretion.