RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST/MAMMOGRAPHY

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kansas is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging exams across various departments, ensuring patient care and safety. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, possess ARRT certification in Radiography and Mammography, and have strong customer service skills. This position offers opportunities to work with diverse patient populations and contribute to imaging services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Previous experience in mammography and hospital settings preferred.
• Current eligible BLS Certification required within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic and fluoroscopic medical imaging exams.
• Explain procedures to patients and demonstrate positioning.
• Adjust equipment controls to produce quality images.
• Assist attending providers and ensure radiation safety.

Skills

Customer service skills

Radiographic imaging

Patient positioning

Radiation safety practices

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic medical imaging exams and procedures on all patient populations (neonate through geriatric). Performs mammography exams, image‑guided breast procedures, and bone densitometry exams on adult and geriatric patients. Exhibits superior levels of customer service. The technologist effectively operates radiographic equipment to produce quality images in a variety of settings including but not limited to the following: Radiology Departments, Emergency Department, Operating Room, Special Procedures, patient's bedside. The technologist explains procedures to the patient, demonstrates appropriate patient positioning, and obtains optimum views of specified anatomy. The technologist adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of the procedure and established guidelines. The technologist demonstrates effective radiation safety practices and assists the attending provider, when necessary. The technologist interacts with numerous computer programs and systems on a daily basis. The technologist may also perform various other duties as assigned by the Radiology Supervisor or Director of Diagnostic Imaging.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

None required. Previous mammography and hospital experience preferred.

Required Registration/License/Certification

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registry in Radiography (R) required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registry in Mammography (M) required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registry in Bone Densitometry (BD) preferred.
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) through the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) required.
• Current eligible Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or completion of eligible BLS Certification within first 90 days of employment required.