Mammographer

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform mammography exams under physician direction, including screening and diagnostic studies. This role requires ARRT radiology certification and BLS, with preference for mammography proficiency, and adherence to MQSA guidelines.

The successful candidate will schedule and prepare patients, maintain records, and support department operations while ensuring safety and quality in imaging services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT Radiology registry is required.
• Mammography registry preferred.
• Current AHA BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammographic exams on patients as ordered by physicians.
• Assist Radiologist with needle localizations and ensure records, consents, and supplies are available.
• Schedule patients for mammograms and follow-up exams as needed.
• Maintain departmental records for government compliance and adhere to MQSA policies.
• Enter exams in the Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS; send for outside films for comparisons.
• Maintain clean work area and assist in facility/equipment maintenance.
• Attend department meetings as required and perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited program in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Radiology registry

Mammography registry preferred

AHA BLS certification

Job description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Performs mammography exams as directed by physicians (le: screening and diagnostic mammograms).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform mammographic exams on patients as ordered by physicians. Selects appropriate techniques to achieve desired quality of completed exam.


• Assist Radiologist with needle localizations assuring all necessary records, consents, and supplies are available.


• Schedule patients for mammograms when needed. Schedule follow-up exams as needed.


• Comply with established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control.


• Maintain required departmental records (patient/other), reports and files for governmental agency compliance. Adheres to MQSA policies and procedures. Assists with inspections.


• Assist in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.


• Keep work area clean.


• Perform informational seminars whenever possible.


• Enter exams in the Radiology Information System and PACS.


• Send for outside films for comparisons.


• Attend services and other meetings as required. Attendance of 50% of all department meetings is required.


• Perform duties of Radiology Technologist as needed.


• Able to send and retrieve images from both cloud systems.


• Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.


• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Graduate of accredited program in Radiologic Technology.


• Registry with the ARRT in Radiology required.


• Registry in Mammography preferred.


• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.


• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.


• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.


• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.


• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.


• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.


• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.


• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.