Essential duties and responsibilities
- Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Operates mammography equipment to create breast images ordered by physician(s).
- Positions patients for the proper view (s) according to exam ordered or requested.
- instructs patients as to the proper physiological requirements for the procedure.
- Acquires patient medical history.
- Perform Quality Assurance when necessary for regulated calibrations and other accredited factors.
- 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.
- Work effectively and efficiently with fellow colleagues and radiologists daily.
- Effective use of system applications to perform patient workflow.
- Work according to the rules set forth from the ACR and ARRT governing bodies.
- Housekeeping items such as keeping up on laundry, stocking of supplies, helping other colleagues with patients, 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 team's goals and professional development.
- Supports mission, vision and values of the corporation
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 be willing to obtain a Mammography Certification within 1 year. (open to on-the-job training for registered RTs). Must continue to obtain the recommended number 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 accommodation 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, and 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Tuesday & Wednesday 7
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- AM - 4:00 PM (Part-time or Full-time hours/16-32 hours per week) Hourly, Non-exempt
