MAMMOGRAPHY TECH - MAMMOGRPAHY - FT DAYS

MAMMOGRAPHY TECH - MAMMOGRAPHY - FT DAYS

Job Location: Maryville, IL

Position Type: Full Time (80 Hours)

Salary Range: $27.32 - $43.41 Hourly

Job Shift: Days

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure, practicing radiation safety methods at all times. To select appropriate technical factors limiting the need for re-exposure and in accordance with equipment operating guidelines.

To apply patient care, communicating the procedure performed, lessening apprehension and in accordance with the hospital’s Patient Rights policies. Mammography skills to include: the ability to perform screening, diagnostic, coned down spot compression, magnification, implant displaced and specimen views, the ability to modify care according to age, and the ability to assist the physician with cyst aspirations, needle localization and stereotactic breast biopsies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing and documenting.
• Provides age-specific care for adult and geriatric populations.
• Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity.
• Positions patient properly to visualize optimum breast tissue.
• Accurately identifies images and includes patient history.
• Proficiently operates Mammography and DEXA equipment.
• Understands and performs QC tests if assigned by the supervisor.
• Follows protocol for notifying patients of mammography results.
• Records the receipt and return of all outside mammography images to the original facility.
• Assists physicians and other technologists with procedures.
• Maintains compliance with Patient Safety Goals.
• Is in compliance with all radiation safety standards.
• Documents all interventions and completes accurately and in a timely manner all exam information.

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Formal radiologic technology training in an AMA approved school.

Must be ARRT registered and IDNS licensed unrestricted.

Must be ARRT registered in Mammography.

Current BLS: Required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Extensive walking, standing, pushing and/or lifting medium to heavy weight. Exposure to radiation.

Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Activity:

Lift/Carry: X

Push/Pull: X

Climb: X

Squat/Bend/Kneel: X

Sit: X

Stand: X

Walk/Move About: X

The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.