POSITION TITLE: Mammographer

RESPONSIBLE TO: Administrators and Management Team

DEPARTMENT: Technical Staff

DATE: September 2019

I. Summary of Duties:

1. Performs ordered examinations in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the individual site reading physician.
2. Maintains patient care, comfort and safety during transport to and from the mammography suite and during the exam.
3. Maintains technical competency through continued education and participation in company sponsored training programs.
4. Completes and signs the Patient Screening form and reviews/explains the procedure to the patient.
5. Maintains patient care, comfort and safety during the exam.
6. Provides images to the facility in the desired site format.
7. Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots problems. Calls for service and notifies all pertinent team members.
8. If applicable, assists with the set up and tear down of equipment in accordance with Imaging for Women, LLC and/or manufacturers’ guidelines.

9. Maintains a clean environment inside and outside of the exam rooom.
10. Completes necessary administrative tasks. i.e.: time reports, coding, QA, etc.
11. Follows quality assurance guidelines and maintains patient confidentiality.
12. Cooperates with facility healthcare professionals and complies with facility policies/procedures.
13. Complies with all safety policies and regulations.
14. Maintains current registries which services are performed.
15. Performs additional duties as required.

II. Essential Functions:

1. Must be able to interact with client personnel and Imaging for Women team members in an autonomous, responsible, professional and ethical manner.

2. Must be able to produce very high quality imaging with little supervision.

3. Must be willing and able to assist the Radiologist or other team member.

4. Must be able to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.

5. Must be flexible, reliable and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.

6. Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds as well as assist with patient maneuvering.

III. Other Essential Functions:

1. Must be familiar with age specific criteria.

2. Able to demonstrate competency in all applicable areas.

3. Must be willing and able to train and assist other team members.

4. Must be able to safely transport patients with or without assistance.

IV. Functional Requirements:

1. Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.

2. Must pass drug screen and physical.

3. Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills

V. Qualifications:

Education:
1. Graduate of an approved two-year Radiologic Technology program
2. High School graduate or equivalent

Special Skills and Requirements:

1. Before April 28, 1999: Must be certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) AND have 40 hours of training in mammography.

2. After April 28, 1999: Must be certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) AND have 40 hours of training in mammography including: training in breast anatomy and physiology, positioning and compression, QA/QC techniques, and imaging of patients with breast implants, AND have 25 mammography examinations under direct supervision of an appropriate MQSA-qualified individual.

3. Must have 8 hours of training in using a mammographic modality (e.g., digital), before beginning to use that modality independently.

4. Must perform 200 mammographic examinations over a 24-month period.

5. Must have 15 Category 1 CEUs in a 36-month period.

VI. Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Alternating shifts, with flexibility

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Free parking
Health insurance
License reimbursement
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

Outpatient

Medical specialties:

Radiology

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Travel requirement:

No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

Kansas City, MO 64118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred)
ARRT Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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