Mammography Technologist
US-ID-Meridian
careers
Req #: 105552
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: At St. Luke's, our team of imaging professionals' pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. Sign on bonus for external candidates! What You Can Expect: * Location- Breast Care Services Treasure Valley * Schedule: Full time, Monday-Friday, choice of 8 or 10 hour shifts * No on call required! * Hologic equipment * 18-25 scans per day per tech depending on schedule. * Treasure Valley Breast Care Services prides themselves on a collaborative, teamwork atmosphere honoring a healthy work-life balance. Minimum Qualifications for this Role: * Education: Associate degree or experience in lieu of degree * Licenses/Certifications: * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. * American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification. * Mammography certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Responsibilities: Performs a variety of routine mammography related procedures by operating x-ray equipment to perform exams. -Technologists will educate patient, family or provider as to the extent and detail of each procedure, including informed consent as well as pre-and post-procedure instructions. * Responsible for the preparation of an adequate, complete, and current medical record for every individual evaluated. * Collect key information from the patient, family, provider, and nurses specific to the exam being performed in order to assist the provider in the proper diagnosis. * Educate patient, family or provider on the extent and detail of each procedure, which may include informed consent and pre * and post-procedure instructions. * Ensure the proper exam is being performed. Consult provider as needed. * Verification and quality check of performed images on picture archiving and communication system (PACS). * Maintain proper inventory levels of supplies as required. * Perform daily equipment inspections. * Performs tasks with little to no supervision. * May assist provider during diagnostic procedures. * May participate in performance improvement initiatives. * May participate in interviews, training, onboarding processes. * May oversee quality functions for mammography sites, ensuring consistency and accuracy. * May be responsible for Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and American College of Radiology (ACR) certification requirements for each site. * Practice guidelines specific to ALARA policy (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). * Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: Associate degree or experience in lieu of degree * Experience: 0 years relevant experience * Licenses/Certifications: * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. * American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification. * Mammography certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
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