Mammography Tech

Overview

Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System as a Mammography/Radiology Tech. At Good Shepherd Health Care System, we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.

Fulltime, 1.0

FTE
Tuesday to Friday: 1000 to 1830
Saturdays: 0800 to 1630

Mammography Tech: $36.66 - $61.38/hour (Step Scale 1 - 20)
applicable shift differential

Radiology Tech/ Mammography Tech

Diagnostic Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging Manager, Assistant Manager

Provides health care services by applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs Radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Performs medical imaging techniques and related procedures to demonstrate breast anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.

Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates radiography equipment and associated devices to achieve desired results.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Determines radiographic technique exposure factors, minimizing exposure to patient and others.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
• Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures.
• In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits; prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:

Bachelor’s or an Associates from a Radiologic Technology accredited program.
Preferred: NA

Required:

OBMI and ARRT registered Mammography technologist. Current BLS certification.
Preferred: NA

Required:

None.
Preferred:
Minimum 2 years’ experience.

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures.

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