Mammographer I

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton is seeking a PRN Mammography Technologist to perform imaging services. You will operate mammography equipment, position patients, and ensure high-quality images are submitted to PACS.

Cross-training is available and full-time staff receive tuition benefits for additional certifications. Required: Radiology Technology program completion and ARRT-R; ARRT-M Mammography within 12 months of hire; BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Radiology Technology program.
• ARRT-R Radiography certification required.
• ARRT-M Mammography certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates mammography equipment and performs related procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients and selects parameters.
• Explains procedures and educates about preventive breast health.
• Maintains image quality and submits images to PACS.
• Ensures equipment function and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains a clean and safe department environment.

Skills

Patient education

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Radiology Technology program

Tools

ARRT-R Radiography

ARRT-M Mammography

BLS HCP

Job description

It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

Requires completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential as well as ARRT in Mammography within 12 months of hire.
Mammography cross training can be provided. 100% tuition benefit for additional certifications for full-time employees!

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:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

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.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.