Mammography Technologist; Training provided plus 4 days a week!

Mammography Technologist; Training Provided Plus 4 Days A Week!

Aberdeen, SD

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Category: Health Care

Description

DMS will provide the training required to become certified, plus work 4 days a week: Tuesday-Friday!

For 50 years, DMS Health Technologies has had the honor and privilege of delivering quality medical imaging care and service to our partners and their patients. Every day, we take that experience, expertise and direction that comes with 50 years to be leaders who deliver even greater quality imaging, care, and service.

We are seeking a Mammography Technologist to join DMS! The mammography technologist is responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies and presenting them for diagnosis. Routes are subject to change as the business needs demand.

Week - 1

Tues: Morris, MN

Wed: Eureka, SD

Thurs: Miller, SD

Fri: Madison, SD

Week - 2

Tues: Bowdle, SD

Wed: Redfield, SD

Thurs: Faulkton, SD

Fri: Waubay, SD (1x every 3 months)

Week - 3

Tues: Morris, MN

Wed: Britton, SD

Thurs: Miller, SD

Fri: Madison, SD

Essential Duties

1. Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging requests; checking for special instructions; and confirming anticipated service with patients.
2. Gains patient cooperation and trust by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
3. Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; 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.
4. Minimizes radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
5. 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.
6. Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; and maintaining equipment inventories.
7. Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
8. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
9. Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication, detail orientation, time management and organizational skills. Must be able to maintain composure and interact compassionately and effectively with a variety of patients and medical staff.
• Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment.
• A strong interest in scientific and technical skills and knowledge
• Must be able to work well independently with limited direct supervision.
• General pc proficiency to access job-related internet websites, review on-line documentation and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Testing

• ARRT registered - required within 6 months of employment
• Certified to perform mammography procedures under MQSA - required within 6 months of employment
• BLS and CPR certified
• Mandatory education
• Medical card - required within 6 months of employment
• Valid driver's license

To ensure a safe environment for patients and staff, the following vaccinations, titers, or declinations and health requirements are required: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella); Varicella (Chickenpox); Hepatitis B Series; Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis); annual Influenza vaccine; COVID-19 vaccination, if required by facility policy; Tuberculosis screening (annual or per facility guidelines)

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel and crawl
• Climb up and down stairs
• Push and pull wheelchairs
• Carry and lift with the ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or exam
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.