Mammographer - Manhattan Imaging - PT - Day

About the role

Operates radiologic equipment and performs mammography procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease.

Responsibilities

• Moves imaging equipment into specified position
• Determines exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required
• Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy
• Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff
• Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis
• Performs screening and diagnostic mammography on women and men in accordance with the American College of Radiology guidelines
• Performs quality control, routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed
• Patient education, scheduling and screening calls for mammograms, obtaining outside films for comparison, monitoring of patient rooms for supplies and stocking
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician
• Auxiliary work includes assisting radiologist in examinations
• Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, filing, obtaining information from computer, and ordering departmental supplies

Qualifications

• 40 hours of documented training in topics specific to mammography, FDA 900.12(a)(2)(ii), and 15 CEU credits specific to mammography in the last 36 month period, according to FDA 900.12(a)(2)(iii) and (iv)
• 1 year Mammography experience

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Willingly accepts various work assignments
• Accountable and responsible for own actions/decisions
• Approaches each day with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for job
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment, time, and supplies in efforts to control costs
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing personal and/or professional development
• Maintains CEU’s for certification
• Demonstrates an openness to change through suggestions and constructive criticism
• Understands and practices patient confidentiality

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiography - ARRT Required
• Licensed Radiology Technologist (LRT) - KSBHA Required
• Mammography - ARRT Preferred
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Radiant Energy: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Benefits

Stormont Vail Health offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Salary range: $XX.XX - $XXX.XX per hour

Schedule

Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift)