Mammography Technician (PRN)

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Mammography Technologist to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging services. This role involves operating advanced mammography and bone density equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrate technical proficiency, and maintain a patient-centered approach in a fast-paced environment. Join a team committed to excellence in healthcare and make a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you are passionate about radiologic technology and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be ARRT registered and licensed in Ohio.
• Requires strong communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographs for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Assist Radiologist during procedures and maintain patient care standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge of Mammography Equipment

Patient Care Skills

Education

Registered Radiologic Technologist

Licensed Radiologic Technologist in Ohio

BLS Certification

Tools

Mammography Equipment

Bone Density Equipment

Job description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of a Mammography Technologist is to provide diagnostic radiographs initially and completely for the purposes of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomical and physiologic disorders under the directions and supervision of a Radiologist while maintaining professional ethics.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all mammography and bone density equipment.
2. Selects proper technical factors and positions patient properly to ensure high quality radiographs that demonstrate appropriate anatomy and mammograms that meet MQSA standards.
3. Correctly identifies radiographs and mammograms with patient name and appropriate anatomical markings, ensuring all paperwork is complete and correct prior to submission to radiologist.
4. Is able to function in both mammography and bone density modalities.
5. Prepares film release forms, copies films, or burns compact discs to release to patient or physician according to department policy and compliant with HIPAA rules and regulations.
6. Demonstrates the ability to assist Radiologist during needle placement procedures by adequately having prepared the room with all needed supplies in order to complete that exam. Follows universal precaution guidelines in handling the patients and specimens.
7. Uses effective and positive communication skills when interacting with patients, families, medical staff and co-workers. Maintains a respectful and courteous attitude for the efficient delivery of care. Is friendly and courteous to all members of the health care team.
8. Ensures understanding by using customer’s name and smiling when communicating to promote patient satisfaction. Is timely in response to customer’s needs. Implements BVHA scripting to promote a culture of Service Excellence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
2. Licensed by the state of Ohio as Radiologic Technologist (ODH).
3. BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.
4. Formal Training in school, or 5 years’ experience and 1 year experience in Mammography before January 1, 1991.
5. Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
6. Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience Preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds or more to assist with direct patient care. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. Individual must have excellent eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity to operate equipment, push and pull patients while providing treatment, and reach work above the shoulders. Associates must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers.

This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HCV, HIV, etc.).