Mammography Technologist | PRN

Location:

Avera Breast Center-Sioux Falls

Worker Type:
PRN

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$32.25 - $48.50

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for operating radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians. May perform invasive diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices.

What you will do

• Prepares and positions patients and explains imaging tests and promotes breast health and education.
• Adjusts equipment for images.
• Participates with mobile mammogram technology as scheduled.
• Documents processes and prepares images for Radiologist interpretation and organizes reports after reading is complete, per policy.
• Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
• Identifies, screens, interviews and prepares patients prior to requested exam and/or procedure.
• May assist with performing invasive diagnostic procedures according to established standards.
• Participates in breast imaging quality control and quality assurance.
• Maintains supply ordering and stocking including laundry.
• Assists the interpreting physician with interventional breast procedures.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Associate's Graduate of an accredited program in radiological technology or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire and
• Mammography (M) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Required to work toward and complete certification in Mammography within 1 Year

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.