Mammography Technologist

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The pay range for this position is $28.71-$44.86 based on direct and relevant experience.

**Exciting add to staff position due to growth**

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Mammography & Dexa Technologist to join our team. As a Mammography & Dexa Technologist, you will operate your assigned machine to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday, day shift. This position has the option to work part-time (30-39 hours/week) in a 0.8 or 0.9 FTE status (benefit eligible). Willing to train and no call!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(90%) Patient Mammography & Dexa Imaging

• Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
• Explains and prepares patients for Mammography & Dexa imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
• Performs routine and advanced Mammography imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
• Adjusts Mammography & Dexa scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
• Follows physicians' orders precisely, conforms to safety regulations, and accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
• Maintains an orderly and clean work area including equipment promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
• Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements

(5%) Mammography & Dexa Department Support

• Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades
• Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary
• Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable

(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned

Required:

• ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing
• Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
• Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform Mammography procedures independently
• Must have continuing CEU's in modality as required by MQSA or state specific
  

Preferred:

• Certification in imaging specialty
• Bilingual