Mammography Technologist

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Travel up to 20%

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammography and related breast imaging procedures. You will assist in training students and technologists, ensure timely, accurate, and safe procedures, and work closely with patients to explain processes.

Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with options and one weekend per month for screening mammograms on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

• Mammography knowledge with quality image protocols.
• Preferred 1 year in Mammography; new graduates welcome.
• AR R T-M credential within 1 year; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Complete all mammography, bone density and breast ultrasound exams with optimal image quality.
• Identify images, evaluate, and submit to physicians for review per policy.
• Confirm patient identity and update documentation in EMR/PACS.
• Collaborate with physicians to determine protocol and procedure; ensure safety and accuracy.

Skills

Mammography

Education

Associate’s Degree

OPCERT X-Ray Licence

ARRT-M

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus

1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905

The Mammography Technologist performs mammography screening, diagnostic evaluations and procedures to support the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease in patients. This position assists in the training of students and technologists in Mammography. The Technologist maintains optimum timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety during the execution of duties, and works closely with patients to ensure they have an understanding of procedures and are comfortable.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE (Ask Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-on Bonus)
• Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p or 8a-4:30p
• One weekend a month for Screening mammograms is a rotational basis
• Assume responsibility for self-development and keep current on the latest technology/techniques.
• Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms.
• Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure.
• Complete all mammography, bone density, breast ultrasound exams, and procedures; identify optimal images, evaluate and submit for physician review, according to policy and protocol.
• Confirm patient identify and obtain and records patient identification; review and update patient documentation in EMR/PACS.
• Practice established safety and quality guidelines (MASA/ARC), and utilize ALARA radiation reduction tools and techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred Associate’s Degree
• Required Professional/Vocational/Trade Training
• 1 year Mammography Preferred
• New Graduate of Radiology/Mammography Program Preferred
• Radiology/Imaging
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• X-Ray Operators (OPCERT) - State Licensing Board
• Mammography (ARRT-M) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 1 year

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 20%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.