Imaging Technologist - Mammographer Procedures

## Description
**0.2 FTE Casual Mammographer scheduled 2 days a pay period and an opportunity to pick up additional days as needed.**
**JOB TITLE**: Imaging Technologist – Mammographer, Procedures, Diagnostics, and Screenings
**LOCATION:** Breast Center Coon Rapids
**REPORTS TO:** Clinic Manager or Lead Technologist
**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY**: None
**SUMMARY OF POSITION:** Perform mammography exams and procedures according to established protocols to provide quality images and patient care.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

• Perform all mammography exams and procedures according to established protocols to provide quality images and patient care in a timely manner.
• Obtain patient history, answer questions, and provide the patient with information about the exam and/or procedure so they are comfortable and thoroughly understand it.
• Work with the radiologists, referring clinics and/or patients to ensure the appropriate exams, films and medical records are correct and prepared for the exam.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is accurate and complete for the radiologist, referring clinic and the patient’s medical records.
• Incorporate company values into daily interactions with internal and external customers.
• Other duties may include, but are not limited to, training new employees, stocking and/or ordering department supplies and assisting in other departments.

## Qualifications

**QUALIFICATIONS**

• RT (R) from an approved educational program required.
• 6-12 months mammography experience preferred.
• RT (R)(M) registration required within one year of working in modality and maintained in good standing.
• Tomo experience preferred.
• CPR certification required within 6 month of hire and maintained in good standing.
• Knowledge of basic radiologic principles, procedures, methods and techniques required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology required.
• Excellent patient care, problem solving, organizational, communication and technical skills required.
• Ability to work independently, in a team, and with all levels of the organization required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and take initiative required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure a safe work environment.
• Must be competent in using a computer keyboard, email, MS Word, Centricity and PACS or similar applications.

**DAILY PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED FOR PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

OF THE JOB:**

Requires a moderate amount of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, gripping, twisting, turning and repetitive motion; some bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, telephone and other office equipment. Ability to assist patients to walk, sit, stand and move to and from the exam table, wheelchair and/or Hoyer lift.

**ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:**

• High-Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood products, bodily fluids and/or hazardous materials common to a radiology setting.
• High-Potential exposure to ionizing radiation exams rooms and/or involved in the use of ionizing radiation common to a radiology setting.

**BENEFITS:**We offer affordable Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance. Other benefits: Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Funeral leave, Wellness Program, Flexible Spending Account, 401k Match and Profit Sharing.