Registered Mammography Technologist - Mammography - Springfield Imaging & Lab

Mercy Health; Springfield (OH); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription,

HSA/FSA options, life insurance

Paid time off and disability benefits

Tuition assistance and continuing edu

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Health’s Springfield Imaging & Lab seeks a Registered Mammography Technologist to produce high-quality breast imaging in accordance with ARRT, ACR, and MQSA guidelines.

The role involves performing screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA scans, supporting radiologists, and ensuring patient safety and education throughout procedures.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology; ARRT certification required.
• ARRT certification in Diagnostic Radiology is required.
• Advanced modality registration in Mammography is preferred, or to be obtained within 12 months.
• State licensure preferred unless required by the state where the job is performed.
• BLS from American Heart Association required at hire for some Mercy Health locations; preferred at hire, required before independent patient care at others.

Aufgaben

• Performs all breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
• Assists radiologist in invasive breast procedures with aseptic technique and proper consent.
• Correlates patient history with procedure and documents information for licensed provider access.
• Operates breast imaging equipment and selects appropriate radiographic exposure factors.
• Applies radiation protection principles to minimize exposure.
• Ensures patient safety during all mammographic procedures.
• Provides patient education and discharge instructions.
• Participates in department quality assessments and improvement plans.

Kenntnisse

Patient centered care

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Active listening

Communication with patients

Relationship building

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT accredited program (preferred)

Tools

PACS

RIS

EPIC EHR (training, preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are
We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Mercy Health
We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.
Registered Mammography Technologist - Springfield Imaging & Lab
Job Summary
The Registered Mammography Technologist produces high quality breast imaging procedures while following guidelines established by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist), ACR (American College of Radiology) and MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program). They will perform all screening, diagnostic, invasive, and DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scans according to established protocols and procedures for interpretation by supervising physician.
Essential Functions

• Performs all breast imaging and DEXA procedures.
• Assists the radiologist in invasive breast procedures, ensuring aseptic technique and consent is obtained by performing physician.
• Correlates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed provider. Conveys patient's clinical history to licensed provider prior to examination.
• Selects and operates breast imaging equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Selects appropriate radiographic technique exposure factors to produce quality diagnostic images.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Applies the principles of patient safety during all aspects of the mammographic procedures.
• Provides patient education and discharge instructions.
• Participates in the department's quality assessments and improvement plans.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education

• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
• Advanced modality registration in Mammography, ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within 1 year)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Experience

• 1 year experience as a registered mammography technologist (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Patient centered care
• Monitor patient conditions during examination
• Record patient medical histories
• Working within an interdisciplinary team
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Communication with patients and/or family members
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS)
• Radiology Information Systems (RIS)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]