Performs breast imaging and bone densitometry procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process. Maintains accurate records, manages equipment, and provides clinical leadership within the department.
Requirements summary
Requires graduation from an accredited radiography program and at least 3 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist. Must hold ARRT Radiography registration, ARRT Mammography certification, and relevant state-specific licenses.
professional certificatePACSMammographyRadiographyPatient carePatient educationInventory managementAseptic techniqueRadiation protectionEquipment maintenanceClinical leadershipBasic life supportInformed consentRadiology information systemsBone densitometryImage evaluation
Job description
Work Schedule Mon - Friday Hours of Operation
7:00a-6:00p. Variable Shifts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership; completes projects, advanced level clinical duties as assigned. Performs breast imaging and bone densitometry procedures. Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist. Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessory devices to successfully perform procedures. Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination, explaining the need for breast compression during mammography. Determines exposure factors. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded. Uses radiology information systems, including PACS, completes all required records and reports, and submits images for physician review and interpretation. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures. Verifies informed consent for interventional procedures as required. Assists radiologist and physicians during procedures, performs breast specimen radiography as assigned. Practices aseptic technique as necessary.
If assigned to perform radiographer duties: Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures under physician supervision and in compliance with policy. Performs surgical and portable radiographic exams. Initiates basic life support action when necessary. Provides patient education. Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies. Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reports equipment malfunction. Provides practical instruction for students and partners. Observes universal protocol, standard precautions, and appropriate patient identifiers. Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic and mammographic procedures, including assisting and transporting patients. Prepares schedules, obtains and reviews previous mammograms, makes follow-up calls, and performs other tasks as assigned. Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed in accordance with MQSA. Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers and patient identifiers. Working knowledge of PACS. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited radiography program. 3 years experience as a Mammography Tech required. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE ARRT Radiography registration required, ARRT Mammography certification required Bone Densitometry Certification IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin Approved CPR or BLS certification required OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 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 customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Order processing systems and Word Processing software. LEVEL OF SUPVERVISION This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement
Time off
On-demand pay
Supervises
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RANGE: $35.14 - $52.72 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.
