Mammography Technologist

Indiana University Health; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Mammography Technologist to join their team. This role involves performing essential diagnostic and screening mammographic studies, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the examination process. The ideal candidate will possess the required certifications and licenses, demonstrating expertise in maneuvering equipment and adapting to patient needs. Join a dynamic team committed to providing exceptional care and making a positive impact on patient health. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about patient care and diagnostic imaging.

Qualifications

• Requires certification in Mammography within 12 months of hire.
• Active status as a Registered Technologist - Radiography required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality diagnostic and screening mammographic studies.
• Position patients correctly to record requested diagnostic images.

Skills

Basic Life Support certification

Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT(R)

Mammography certification

Ability to maneuver equipment

Ability to learn breast ultrasound procedures

Education

Radiologic Technologist license

Job description

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Come join our team! We are searching for team members who are passionate about challenging and exciting work for the good of every patient!

This position is PRN, day, located at Frankfort Hospital.

Performs quality diagnostic and screening mammographic studies utilizing knowledge of anatomic positions, equipment maneuverability, and technical factors to determine and produce the projection or position that demonstrates each patient's unique problem, in a timely fashion, while demonstrating the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the patient's well-being throughout the examination. Follows physician's instructions, prepares and operates equipment, and positions patients correctly to record the requested diagnostic images. Treats patients with care and respect.

• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Requires active status as a Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT(R) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Requires certification in Mammography (M) through the ARRT within 12 months of hire. If performing breast ultrasound, must obtain credential through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): RDMS(BR); ARRT: RT(S)(BS), or RT(R)(M)(BS); within 18 months of hire.
• Currently meets Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements, preferred.
• Requires current license through Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the patient's condition does not permit routine positioning.
• Requires ability to learn breast ultrasound procedures, if applicable.

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