Job Description
Job Description
This position will work 32 hrs per week
Mammography Technologist
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Job Summary Operate radiologic equipment in making diagnostic x-ray images and perform routine diagnostic procedures.
What you will do - Greet patients and visitors in prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
- Exhibit a professional attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, managers and other department staff.
- Utilize computer programs, EMR and PACS in the performance of job responsibilities.
- Perform equipment QC testing.
- Follow established procedures when taking x-rays – positioning patients and equipment as required.
- Inform the patients regarding procedures.
- Observe patients’ vital signs when in your care.
- Follow the prescribed safety protocols when operating imaging equipment.
- Adjust equipment for correct radiation exposure on an individual patient basis before approving for interpretation.
- Critique images for proper density, contrast, definition, magnification and distortion.
- Release the patients upon completion of exam and direct them to proper area.
- Maintain imaging rooms. Stock necessary medical and radiologic equipment and order supplies through proper channels.
- Clean and make minor adjustments to radiologic equipment.
- Participate in training new employees in equipment operation, patient movement and quality assurance.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Direct concerns through the proper channels to supervisors and/or manager.
Education Qualifications
- Graduation from a course in radiologic technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required
Experience Qualifications
- Mammography experience Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and positioning to sufficiently radiograph the area/areas of interest.
- Knowledge of safety hazards common to radiology including equipment, body mechanics and patient movement.
- Knowledge of clinic and radiology policies.
- Knowledge of current medical terminology.
- Skill in training co-workers in equipment operation and performing technical adjustments.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to work professionally under pressure.
- Ability to identify problems and inform the supervisors or manager.
- Ability to apply written guidelines and standardize work practices.
- Ability to work independently.
Licenses and Certifications
- Current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Upon Hire Required
- Current license in the State of Wisconsin or credentials to obtain license. Upon Hire Required
- Mammography certification is required upon hiring or within agreed upon time frame if required duties include mammography. Upon Hire Required
Physical Demands
- Sit - Occasionally
- Stand - Constantly
- Walk - Constantly
- Drive - Rarely
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Rarely
- Bend (Neck) - Frequently
- Bend (Waist) - Frequently
- Squat - Frequently
- Kneel/Crawl - Frequently
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Frequently
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Frequently
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Frequently
- Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 76-100 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull > 100 lbs. - Rarely
- Reach (Above shoulder level) - Occasionally
- Reach (Below shoulder level) - Constantly
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Rarely
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Rarely
- Extreme heat - Rarely
- Humidity - Rarely
- Wet - Rarely
- Noise - Occasionally
- Hazards - Occasionally
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/30 binocular) - Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/30 binocular) - Constantly
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