Mammography Radiology Technologist - RT (R) - Will Train for M!

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Training for Mammography

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL in Missouri is hiring a Full-Time Mammography Technologist (RT M) to perform screening and diagnostic works at the GCW/Siteman Cancer Center, rotating between centers and mobile sites. Emphasis on learning localization, stereotactic and CEM biopsies, with on-the-job training provided.

Rotating shifts and a sign-on bonus are offered; candidates may start training for Mammography (M) if not already certified.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or trade school equivalency required.
• R.T. (R) registry required or eligible.
• Willing to train for Mammography (M).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for procedures.
• Performs studies independently, in on-call situations, portable exams and other sites as required.

Skills

Mammography

Patient positioning

Radiologic safety

Education

Associate's Degree or Trade School Equivalency

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Mammography Technologist - RT (R) for the Gary C Werths Bldg (GCW) in the Siteman Cancer Center (SCC) at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for eligible candidates!!!

***Willing to Train for Mammography (M)!!!***

Position Details:

• Day Shift Hours: Monday-Friday - 5 Days per week - Rotating Shifts
• Rotating 8 hour shifts between being (7am-3:30pm), (7:15am-3:45pm), or (8am-4:30pm) with two Saturdays a year
• All staff rotates between these shifts & breast centers
• Location: Rotates between Siteman Cancer Center in the GCW Building & Center for Advanced medicine Building with the option to also rotate to our South County, Highlands Screening Center , or the Mammography Van
• Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms, with the ability to learn additional responsibilities of Localizations, and stereotactic and contrast Enhanced (CEM) biopsies.
• RT (M) Certification - preferred but not required as will Train for Mammography (M)!!!
• Opportunities for professional growth through training & participation in advanced breast imaging procedures, including wire localizations, radioactive seed localizations, stereotactic biopsies, and Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) biopsies
• Mammography Technologist, Mammographer, Mammo Tech

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Trade School equivalency
• R.T. (R) registry

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Joanne Knight Breast Health Center/Mary Lee Hermann Breast Imaging Suite at Barnes Jewish Hospital and the Alvin C. Siteman Cancer Center provides state of the art Breast Health Services to the entire catchment area served by the Siteman Cancer Center. Asymptomatic women aged 40+ receive screening services. Women and men of any age receive diagnostic workups for breast abnormalities and problems. Services provided include full field digital screening mammograms and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, minimally invasive core biospy (done by ultrasound or stereotaxis), cyst arpiration and breast. needle localizations. All examinations are performed by Certified Radiologic Technologists who are Registered in Mammography by the ARRT. Examinations and special procedures are interpreted and performed by dedicated Breast Imaging Radiologists of the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology. We collaborate closely with the Breast Surgery practice of the Washington University School of Medicine. Our Outreach Program, one of the largest Missouri, offers breast health services to underserved, uninsured low income persons.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs diagnostic imaging procedures in at least one advanced imaging modality (defined as Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Interventional, Mammography, Bone Density, Cardiac Catheterization) on adults and/or pediatric patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for procedures.
• Performs studies independently, in on-call situations, portable exams, and other site as required by work area.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associate or Trade School Equi

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• IEMA - Illinois only, excl MRI
• RTR,CT,MR,M,BD,CI,VI,RCIS,RCES

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• <2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Intravenous Therapy

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer