Mammography Technologist (0.6 Michigan City)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterton Health and Emergency Center in Chesterton, IN, part of Franciscan Alliance, seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammography, bone density, and breast ultrasound exams. You will train students and technologists while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You will work with physicians to determine protocol, review images, and document in EMR/PACS, following MASA/ARC safety standards and ALARA principles. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Complete mammography, bone density, breast ultrasound exams and procedures.
• Identify optimal images and submit for physician review according to policy.
• Review patient documentation in EMR/PACS and update records.
• Maintain safety guidelines and use ALARA techniques for radiation reduction.
• Collaborate with physicians to determine protocol and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography, bone density, breast ultrasound exams; identify optimal images.
• Submit images for physician review and maintain accurate documentation in EMR/PACS.
• Maintain safety and quality guidelines (MASA/ARC) and use ALARA techniques.
• Assist in training students and technologists in Mammography.
• Travel up to 20% as required.

Skills

Mammography

Patient communication

EMR/PACS review

Education

Associate’s Degree

Radiology/Mammography Program

ARRT-M Mammography certification

BLS - American Heart Association

OPCERT - State Licensing Board

Tools

EMR/PACS

Job description

Chesterton Health and Emergency Center

770 Indian Boundary Rd Chesterton, Indiana 46304

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

• 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.