Independent Mammography Technologist

Trinity Health; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Ankeny, IA seeks a Radiologic Technologist to independently perform mammography procedures under the direction of a Radiologist and/or manager in a highly technical and professional manner. Shift: Day Shift.

The role includes imaging for neonate to geriatric patients, patient and family education, collaboration with staff and physicians, supervising student technologists, and maintaining a safe, clean department environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited two-year Radiologic Technology program.
• Registry eligible or Registered Radiologic Technologist (R) with ARRT.
• Maintains active ARRT registry status.
• Maintains current Iowa Permit to Practice.
• Participates in ISRT or SCD professional society.
• 1 CEU per year in Radiation Safety; 24 CEU’s every 2 years.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography procedures on scheduled shifts.
• Operates mammography equipment.
• Provides care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Educates and counsels patients and caregivers on health concerns.
• Maintains open communication with staff, physicians, and departments.
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates student technologists.
• Represents the department and hospital positively to community contacts.
• Maintains a clean, stocked, and orderly department environment.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to the manager.

Education

Two-year Radiologic Technology program

ARRT registry eligible or Registered Radiologic Technologist (R)

Active ARRT registry status

Iowa Permit to Practice

Professional society participation (ISRT or SCD)

CEU: Radiation Safety 1/year; 24 CEU/2 years

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Mandatory Reporter abuse training completion

Job description

Trinity Health in Ankeny, IA seeks a Radiologic Technologist to independently perform mammography procedures under the direction of a Radiologist and/or manager in a highly technical and professional manner. Shift: Day Shift.

The role includes imaging for neonate to geriatric patients, patient and family education, collaboration with staff and physicians, supervising student technologists, and maintaining a safe, clean department environment.