Mammogram Technician

Per Diem, Part Time, or Full Time Mammogram Technician

Allied Search Partners is back by two decades of healthcare staffing excellence. We are a trusted healthcare staffing firm supporting medical and dental offices nationwide. Offering long term/permanent placement, temporary and fill in/coverage staffing.

We partner with private practices and corporate healthcare organizations to provide reliable, well-supported temporary and permanent professionalswhile prioritizing fair pay, consistency, and respect for our workers' time. Our team offers 24/7 scheduling support and access to shifts through our efficient temp scheduling application. Unlike traditional staffing agencies that push one-off shifts to large candidate pools, we focus on long-term relationships with both our healthcare facilities and our workers. In addition to our temporary/emergency coverage staffing we offer long term permanent specialized recruitment in healthcare.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holiday

Job Responsibilities:

• Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; answering questions.
• Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
• Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.

Requirements:

• Current State License and ARRT registry
• Specialized training in mammography (continuing education/certificates)
• Continuing education- this requirement specifies that an average of 5 ECE's/year be specific to mammography)
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or American Registry of Clinical Radiologic Technologists
• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified.
• Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment
• Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the patients
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to perform well independently
• Able to follow detailed instructions
• Highly self-motivated

Lifting Requirements - Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions

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