Mammography Tech - PRN

Job Summary

The Mammography and DEXA Technologist provides expert mammography imaging and patient care to assure a high level of quality and service to patients, physicians, and customers in and outside the radiology department.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide radiological services by exemplifying the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform a variety of procedures utilizing ionizing radiation for mammographic diagnosis.
• Prepare room, equipment, contrast media, and supplies as necessary for each procedure.
• Perform routine mammographic and DEXA services accurately and competently using predefined department protocols.
• Provide explanation of procedures and assumes care of the physical and psychological needs of the patient while in radiology.
• Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission, ACR, FDA and any other specific safety, security and infection control policies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of radiology best practices and requirements e.g., OSHA, CMS, and Joint Commission.
• Knowledge of healthcare supplies, logistics, and storage guidelines.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and other related privacy rules.
• Skill in problem-solving and analyzing issues in an efficient, methodical manner.
• Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and delegating as needed.
• Ability to translate general administrative guidelines into specific action.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to build relationships and display a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to be a good representative of Think.

Education & Experience

• Associate Degree in Radiology, or a related field, required.
• Successful completion of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in radiography required.
• Certification as a Radiologic and Mammographic Technologist from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (R) (M)) and Medical Radiographer License from the Department of Health and Human Services of Nebraska required.
• American Medical Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered technologist in the specialty of Mammography, including 3-D Mammography experience preferred.
• One (1) year experience with multi-dimensional medical imaging systems, radiology information systems, Picture Archiving Communication Systems (PACS), and performing bone densitometry (DEXA) exams preferred.

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

• This role operates in a healthcare setting.
• Must be able to: Stand 55% or longer of an 8-hour workday. Walk 35% of an 8-hour workday. Sit 10% of an 8-hour workday. Lift up to 35 pounds.
• Requires employee to: Bend, squat, kneel and reach above shoulder level occasionally.
• Requires repetitive use of hands for: Simple grasping, fine manipulation, computer use.
• Requires all sensory skills (speech, vision, smell, touch, and hearing) corrected to near normal range.