Mammography Tech

WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Worker Type: PRN

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Department: Imaging Mammography and Radiology

Schedule: PRN as needed

Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential as well as ARRT in Mammography within 12 months of hire date.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of imaging exams used in the diagnostic treatment of illness and injuries.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must work at least 30% of FTE in secondary modality to be eligible for a Multiple Modality job.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
• Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• State of Work Location: Illinois
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• And
• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• And
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Or
• Radiologic Technologists Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• And
• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• And
• Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• And
• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4207000028 Mammography Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

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