GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department. Perform high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining the sensitivity to patient needs. Follows standards of safe radiation practice. Demonstrates leadership abilities and is a role model for other associate technologists. Acts as a clinical resource to unit personnel and assures current standards of practice for the unit.

 

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

 

• Performs mammography examinations and meets quality standard set by Radiologists and ACR guidelines. Performs breast ultrasounds when required. Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA).

• Assists in breast biopsies with physicians and handles appropriate paperwork and specimens.

• Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.

• Prepares patient for exam. Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the

procedure and Responds to their physical and emotional needs.

• Assists the patient during exam and positions the patient.

• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·       High School Diploma or GED

·       1-3 years technologist experience

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

·       Associate’s degree (strongly preferred)

·       Bachelor’s degree

·       Graduate of an AMA approved school of radiologic technology.

·       One year of experience performing seed implants

·       One year of experience performing stereotactic core biopsies

·       One year of experience performing breast needle localizations

 

 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

·           Registered Radiology Technologist (ARRT)

·           Mammography (ARRT)

·           Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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