Mammography Technologist (PRN Days - Lafayette)

Franciscan Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indiana is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic evaluations. The role involves collaboration with medical staff, patient education, and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in Radiology, relevant experience, and certifications in Mammography. Join a compassionate team dedicated to quality care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Radiology required.
• Certification in Mammography (ARRT-M) within 1 year required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography, bone density, and breast ultrasound exams.
• Collaborate on patient medical issues with physicians.
• Clean, maintain, and restock examination rooms.

Skills

Radiology

Patient Care

Safety Protocols

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiology

Professional/Vocational/Trade Training in Radiology

Tools

EMR/PACS

ALARA Radiation Reduction Techniques

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central Campus

1497 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904

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 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, 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

• Associate's Degree Preferred in Radiology
• Professional/Vocational/Trade Training Required in Radiology and
• 2 years Radiology Required and
• Mammography(new grad) Required or
• 1 year Mammography Preferred
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Required and
• X-Ray Operators (OPCERT) - . Required and
• Mammography (ARRT-M) - . within 1 Year Required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

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 the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central Campus

1497 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904

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 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, 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

• Associate's Degree Preferred in Radiology
• Professional/Vocational/Trade Training Required in Radiology and
• 2 years Radiology Required and
• Mammography(new grad) Required or
• 1 year Mammography Preferred
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Required and
• X-Ray Operators (OPCERT) - . Required and
• Mammography (ARRT-M) - . within 1 Year Required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

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 the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.