Mammographer

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join our Imaging - Mammography team. This part-time role offers 24 hours per week during day shifts and includes a sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

You will operate mammography equipment, position patients, and ensure high-quality images while following radiation safety guidelines. Completion of a Radiology program and ARRT-R certification are required, with ARRT-M within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential.
• ARRT-M Mammography credential within 12 months of hire.
• BLS HCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operates mammography equipment and performs procedures; positions patients and sets technical parameters.
• Explains procedures and educates patients about the importance of regular mammography.
• Develops and evaluates images for technical quality and adherence to labeling standards.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures high-quality images and proper documentation sent to PACS.
• Maintains equipment and reports malfunctions; keeps department clean and orderly.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient positioning

Safety procedures

Patient education

Education

Completion of Radiology Technology program

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

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 - Mammography
• Schedule: part time 24 hours/week day shift
• Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants
• Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential. An ARRT credential in Mammography is required within 12 months of hire.

Job Summary:

Provides mammography imaging services.

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 theimage 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 markedand 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)

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)

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
• Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• And
• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4207000100 Mammography

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

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