Mammographer

Employment Type: Full time • Shift: Day Shift, occasional Saturday

About the role

Independently performs mammography procedures under the direction of a Radiologist and/or manager in a highly technical and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography procedures on scheduled shifts, operates mammography equipment.
• Provides care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
• Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates student technologists.
• Presents a positive image to community and professional contacts.
• Promotes professionalism with the department, hospital, and community; acts as a role model.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing all exams according to protocol.
• Maintains the physical environment of the department in a clean, well-stocked, orderly manner.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any malfunctions to manager/Bio-med.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited two-year Radiologic Technology program.
• Registry eligible or Registered Radiologic Technologist (R).
• Maintains active registry status in ARRT.
• Maintains current Iowa Permit to Practice.
• Participates in professional society (i.e., ISRT or SCD).
• 1 CEU per year in Radiation Safety/24 CEUs every 2 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.