Mammographer-PRN

Qualifications

1.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent. Preferred Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Radiology. Must have BLS upon hire or 30 days post hire date. 2.
• Training and
• Experience: ARRT registered or registry eligible and licensed in the State of Arkansas. Preferred to be registered in mammography or registry eligible. Must obtain ARRT registry within six months of hire. 3.
• Job
• Knowledge: Experience with Arkansas Department of Health requirements and a clear understanding of hospital operations is required.

Essentials

• 1.
• Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.
• 2.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.
• 3.
• Prepares for diagnostic testing by verification of physician order, verification of patient identity, communication with nursing unit when necessary for order clarification and/or patient transport needs.
• 4.
• Thoroughly explains the procedure to the patient and/or family and answers questions regarding the test to alleviate anxiety and prepare patient for test.
• 5.
• Obtains the highest quality studies possible following department protocol for physician interpretation.
• 6.
• Maintain current BLS, ARRT and State of Arkansas credentialing licensure status.

Physical Demands

Job responsibilities require a considerable amount of physical work. The individual will be required to assist with lifting and moving patients, pushing of carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment; and lifting or pushing of up to 300 pounds. Workday requires frequent walking, stooping, bending, and moderate degrees of stooping and repetitive hand and wrist movement. Work requires dexterity, hand/eye coordination, and physical ability to push and operate medical equipment. The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout the halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.