Mammographer

Confidential; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

SSM Health Outpatient Surgery Center - Kisker Road in Missouri is seeking a part-time Mammography Technologist to provide imaging services and stereo procedures as needed. The role focuses on delivering high-quality mammography and bone density imaging with patient education on preventive breast health.

The position requires completion of a Radiology Technology program and ARRT radiography and mammography credentials, with BLS certification as a baseline.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Radiology Technology program.
• ARRT Radiography credential and ARR T Mammography credential.
• State licensure or temporary accreditation requirements (Missouri/Illinois).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operates mammography equipment and performs related procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients; selects appropriate parameters.
• Explains procedures and educates patients about screening importance.
• Develops and evaluates image quality for density, contrast, and definition.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and PACS submission protocols.
• Maintains department cleanliness and equipment readiness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

ARRT Radiography

Mammography

Bone Density

BLS Certified

Education

Radiology Technology program

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Outpatient Surgery Center - Kisker Road

Worker Type:Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.Department: Imaging -Schedule: part time 24 hours/week day shift.

Sign On Bonus – available for qualified applicants

Requirements

Completion of Radiology program as well as ARRT-Radiology and ARRT - Mammography credential.

Job Summary

Provides mammography imaging services and stereo procedures and/or mammography imaging services and bone density (BD registry required if not completing stereo procedures).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESOperates equipment and performs various mammography related procedures. Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters.Explains procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.Develops and evaluates the image for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correctly marked and patient data/history).Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Completion of a Radiology Technology program

Experience

No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: IllinoisBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndRadiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)OrRadiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)OrBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndRadiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)OrRadiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma,Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (ARRT)OrBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)OrARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

State of Work Location: WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndRadiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesOrBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)AndRadiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesOther resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:Employee

Department:Mamm/Bone Dens OPC-K Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.