Mammographer | Gillette Clinic

Mammography TechnologistPerforms mammographic examinations utilizing a variety of technical aspects that require judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in applying ionizing radiation to obtain diagnostic mammographic radiographs. Promotes a cooperative and professional atmosphere with emphasis on patient care. Serves patients of all ages.Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:Supportive work cultureMedical, Vision and Dental CoverageRetirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending AccountInstant pay is available for qualifying positionsPaid Time Off Accrual BankOpportunities for growth and advancementTuition assistance/reimbursementExcellent pay differentials on qualifying positionsFlexible schedulingEssential Functions:Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes.Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, principles of CR/DR, Fluoroscopy, quality control, image processing, and demonstrates the ability to plan own work. Assists physicians in performing procedures. Provides learning environment.Demonstrates competence in collimation, positioning of equipment and patient in such a way as to present a clear, undistorted view and consistently produces radiographs of high diagnostic quality.Documents appropriate information in patients' charts.Ensures the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly.Enters patient information into dedicated mammography computer system. Operates system to generate appropriate reports and patient letters.Examines requisition for appropriate orders, exam date, indication for exam. Reprints corrected requisition.Monitors and evaluates the notification process for patient re-examination.Participates in the quality control program for mammography. Monitors results and notifies appropriate personnel when corrective action is needed. Makes recommendations for improvement.All other duties as assigned.Additional Requirements:Required:Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent: General StudiesGraduate - Radiology ProgramCertification - Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer; Radiologic Technologist (RT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Advanced Registry Mammography Technologist (M) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.Preferred:Education - Associates: Related FieldExperience - 1+ years of Radiographer ExperienceScheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.Job Category: DiagnosticsJob Family: Technical RadiologyShift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the departmentEmployee Type: Regular