Description
Performs diagnostic radiological imaging in Mammography. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure.
Provides timely and quality service to patients. Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting.
Principle Responsibilities
Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders, regulatory requirements and department guidelines. May perform rooming of patients.
Identifies patient with two identifiers.Documents all needed aspects of the procedure.Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.May perform dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans.May perform general radiology imaging.
Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
Provides accurate clerical function. Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging / Picture Archiving and Communication System.
Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.Stocks medical and radiological supplies.
- Communicates with supervisor and team. Reports problems, issues or ideas.Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology
Preferred Qualifications
2 to 5 years as Radiology Technologist
Licenses / Certifications
- Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required current Mammography certification or willing to obtain in 30 days of hire and
- Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required registered in Mammography within 1 Year
- BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
Physical Demands
Medium Work* :
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently