MAMMOGRAPHY TECH - IM MAMMOGRAPHY - FT DAYS (55198) (Maryville)

Job Posting

Job Location : Maryville, IL

Position Type : Full Time (80 Hours)

Salary Range : $23.50 - $40.90 Hourly

Job Shift : Days

Job Summary

To apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure, practicing radiation safety methods at all time. To select appropriate technical factors limiting the need for re-exposure and in accordance with equipment operating guidelines. To apply patient care, communicating the procedure performed, lessening apprehension and in accordance with Maryville Imaging's Patient's Rights policies. Mammography skills to include : the ability to perform screening, diagnostic, coned down spot compression, magnification, and implant displaced views, the ability to modify care according to age.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing and documenting
• Provides age specific and population specific care
• Positions patient properly to visualize optimum breast tissue
• Accurately identifies images and includes patient history
• Proficiently operates Mammography and Dexa equipment
• Understands and performs QC tests if assigned by the supervisor
• Follows protocol for notifying patients of mammography results
• Records the receipt and return of all outside mammography images to original facility
• Is in compliance with all radiation safety standards
• Documents in a timely manner all exam information

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Formal radiologic technology training in AMA approved school.

Must be ARRT registered and IDNS licensed unrestricted.

Must be ARRT registered in Mammography.