Mammographer

Ssm Health; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible payment options (DailyPay)

Upfront tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee is seeking a PRN Mammography Technologist to perform mammography procedures, position patients, and ensure high-quality images for PACS.

The role requires completion of a Radiology Technology program with no prior experience; BLS and ARRT certifications are expected where applicable, with ongoing department safety and equipment checks.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Radiology Technology program.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Or Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment and performs mammography procedures including stereo and bone density tasks.
• Educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
• Ensures image quality and submits high-quality images to PACS.
• Monitors equipment and reports any malfunctions.
• Maintains department cleanliness and order.

Education

Radiology Technology program

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Worker Type:

PRN

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates 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 CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

• Or

• Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

• Or

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

• Or

• Radiologic 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)

• And

• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Or

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

• Or

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• And

• Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4207000024 Mammography

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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