Mammography Technologist

JOB SUMMARY

Performing Digital 3D Mammography (screening or diagnostic) under the direct supervision of our radiologists to help in diagnosis and/or treatment for patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ability to learn and perform front desk check in duties and responsibilities checking in patients scheduling walk-in x-rays and collecting payment when necessary.

Performs radiographic procedures as prescribed by a physician.

Operates DR equipment.

Determines proper technique through the selection of voltage current and exposure time.

Positions patients for the proper view of the affected area.

instructs patients as to the proper physiological requirements for the procedure.

Acquires patient medical history.

Complies with infection control procedures.

Prevent unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient.

Communicate compassionately and accurately to the patient to explain what they are about to experience.

Effective use of system applications to perform patient workflow.

Housekeeping items including but not limited to laundry stocking of supplies etc.

Attendance at meetings and training sessions may be required. These sessions could occasionally be scheduled outside of your regular working hours to accommodate business needs and training opportunities. We appreciate your flexibility and commitment to attending these sessions as necessary to support our teams goals and professional development.

SUPPORTS MISSION VISION AND VALUES OF THE CORPORATION

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Must hold a current ARRT certificate and if doing Mammography must be Mamm certified. Must continue to obtain the recommended amount of Continuing Educations Credits each year for your certifications. Continuing education in accordance with the ARRT ACR and State of Michigan.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Weekdays; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (First shift) Fenton with Grand Blanc rotation
Part-time; Hourly (Non-exempt)