Radiology Technician - Mammography

The City Different, at Every Turn! Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Community - Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe, New Mexico is a magical, exuberant, colorful journey at any time of year. The legendary history and culture will fascinate and inspire you. Art galleries and diverse visual arts span ancient traditional art to the most contemporary, making it one of the largest and most important art markets in the country. Settle yourself into the World Class accommodations, partake of the sumptuous world-renowned cuisine and treat yourself to the colorful markets and experience because Santa Fe has been considered a legendary trading center for hundreds of years. Placed in the Top 15 Cities in the U.S. in 2018 by Travel and Leisure, Top 14 Best Places to Travel in 2019 Forbes Magazine and listed as one of the Best Weekend Getaways in Readers Digest, Santa Fe has very little room to disappoint anyone willing to take the plunge.

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Airport Information: Albuquerque International Sunport
The Albuquerque International Sunport, known for its distinct southwestern architecture and cultural decor, is New Mexico's largest commercial airport, welcoming over 5 million passengers each year. The Sunport boasts a world-class art collection, unique amenities, New Mexican cuisine, and many local artisanal gifts. approximately 5 miles southeast of downtown. It serves as the primary airport for the region and offers more than 250 nonstop flights daily to various destinations.

For more information about the airport, check out their website here.

About the Facility: Santa Fe Indian Medical Center
The facility is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and provides comprehensive healthcare services to Native American and Alaska Native communities. The facility offers a wide range of services, including primary care, dental care, mental health, and specialty services, as well as chronic disease management. Additionally, Santa Fe provides pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology services, focusing on preventive care and promoting overall wellness. The facility integrates traditional healing practices with modern medical care to ensure culturally sensitive treatment for its patients.

Facility Address: 1700 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Mammography Technician - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• Shall provide diagnostic imaging radiologic services in Radiography, in a competent and professional manner assigned by the Supervisor of Medical Imaging Services.
• Provide services at dates and times assigned by the Supervisor.
• Provide emergency coverage when short-staffed as assigned.
• Duties and responsibilities may encompass Out-Patient, In-Patient, Urgent Care, and Emergency Room departments served to patients.
• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as CT and Radiologic examinations.
• Responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury. For the images to be interpreted correctly by the radiologist, the imaging examination must be performed properly by a radiologic technologist and CT technologist.
• Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs.
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing a personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
• Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies.
• Maintaining and operating imaging equipment.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge of profession.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment, and answering questions.
• Prepares patient for radiological procedures by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into a specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Performs imaging examinations that will be responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced.
• Works closely with radiologists, ordering providers to assist in diagnosing diseases and injuries.
• For images to be interpreted correctly by the radiologist, the imaging examination must first be performed properly by an RT.

Rad Tech (mammography): REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a Certificate of Completion of a Technologist training program accredited by an institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the JCERT.
• Must have a minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience.
• Must have a current certification or registry in mammography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (M).

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