Mammography Tech

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Mammography Technologist responsible for maintaining high-quality radiographic services and patient care within the Mammography department. The role requires ARRT registration, completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, and commitment to radiation safety and ALARA principles, with BLS certification preferred.

You will perform positioning, operate RIS (RIGS), participate in scheduling, attend trainings, and support department leaders to

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT registration and mammography certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality radiographs through proper positioning and technique.
• Perform safety inspections and report equipment or department issues.
• Use RIGS to enter orders, charges, and credits in the hospital system.
• Maintain radiation safety in accordance with policies and ALARA.
• Verify patient identity before procedures for outpatients and inpatients.
• Perform procedures as schedules require and rotate calls as needed.
• Attend hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
• Support flexible scheduling to ensure patient care.
• Report to Mammography Lead/Director; no direct reports.

Skills

Mammography

Radiology

Radiation safety

BLS

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

RIGS

Job description

Summary

The Mammography Technologist is responsible for the maintenance and quality of patient care on a continuing basis for the Mammography department and throughout the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• Produce a variety of high-quality radiographs through proper positioning and technique

• Perform visual preventative safety inspections and report dangerous department or equipment conditions to the appropriate personnel; communicate equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to the Operations Manager

• Utilize all assigned functions of the Radiology Information Computer System (RIGS); utilize the hospital computer system to enter radiology and laboratory orders, charges, and/or credits

• Practice radiation safety in accordance with department policies

• Follow NRC and State regulations for radiation safety and keep exposure "ALARA"

• Confirm patient identity prior to procedure via verbal communication on outpatients and/or identification bands on inpatients

• Perform procedures as the schedule requires and rotate calls as needed

• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services

• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Reports to: Mammography Lead / Director. May be assigned work from the Radiologists, the Administrative Director and other Clinical Leads

• Supervises: None

• Responsibilities: Not applicable

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Required Education: Successful completion of an accredited Radiologist Technology program

• Preferred Education: Not applicable

• Prior experience as a Registered Technologist is preferred, but will consider new graduates

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be ARRT registered

• Certified in Mammography within 12 months of date of hire

• BLS required