Mammography Technologist PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

5d • $32 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs breast imaging and bone density procedures. • Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist. • Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. • Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessory devices to successfully perform procedures. • Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. • Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination, explaining the need for breast compression during mammography. • Determines exposure factors. • Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. • Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded. • Uses radiology information systems, including PACS, completes all required records and reports, and submits images for physician review and interpretation. • Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures. • Verifies informed consent for interventional procedures as required. • Assists radiologist and physicians during procedures, performs breast specimen radiography as assigned. • Practices aseptic technique as necessary. • If assigned to perform radiographer duties: Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures under physician supervision and in compliance with policy. Performs surgical and portable radiographic exams. • Initiates basic life support action when necessary. • Provides patient education. • Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies. • Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reports equipment malfunction. • Provides practical instruction for students and partners. • Observes universal protocol, standard precautions, and appropriate patient identifiers. • Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic and mammographic procedures, including assisting and transporting patients. • Prepares schedules, obtains and reviews previous mammograms, makes follow-up calls, and performs other tasks as assigned. • Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed in accordance with MQSA. • Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers and patient identifiers. Working knowledge of PACS. CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
• ARRT Radiography registration required
• ARRT Mammography certification required (or must be obtained within two years of hire)
• IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois
• WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required with in 90 days
• Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
• Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
• Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• knowledge of internet software; order processing systems and Word Processing software.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of internet software; order processing systems and Word Processing software.

Nice To Haves

• Radiographer experience preferred.
• Mammographer experience preferred.
• Bone Densitometry Certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Performs breast imaging and bone density procedures.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
• Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessory devices to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination, explaining the need for breast compression during mammography.
• Determines exposure factors.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Uses radiology information systems, including PACS, completes all required records and reports, and submits images for physician review and interpretation.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
• Verifies informed consent for interventional procedures as required.
• Assists radiologist and physicians during procedures, performs breast specimen radiography as assigned.
• Practices aseptic technique as necessary.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed
• Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures under physician supervision and in compliance with policy.
• Performs surgical and portable radiographic exams.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reports equipment malfunction.
• Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
• Observes universal protocol, standard precautions, and appropriate patient identifiers.
• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic and mammographic procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Prepares schedules, obtains and reviews previous mammograms, makes follow-up calls, and performs other tasks as assigned.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed in accordance with MQSA.
• Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers and patient identifiers.
• Working knowledge of PACS.

Benefits

• Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed