Mammography Tech

Mammography Imaging ServicesIt's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - FentonWorker Type: PRNJoin a team where your work matters every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. Apply today. SSM Health We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.Job Summary:Provides mammography imaging services and stereo procedures and/or mammography imaging services and bone density (BD registry required if not completing stereo procedures). Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESMust 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.EDUCATIONAssociate's degree or completion of a sonography certification programEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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 CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: IllinoisBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)And Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Or Radiologic Technologists Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)And Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)State of Work Location: Missouri and OklahomaBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)And Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)State of Work Location: WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)And Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesAnd Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 4207000113 Mammography Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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