Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $35.79 per hour

Job Details:

Schedule Hours: Day Shift

Job Description:

A Brief Overview

Performs mammographic procedures, including mammograms, needle localizations, assists with breast biopsies and specimen radiography. Performs equipment quality control procedures as required. Complies with all state and federal regulatory requirements for mammography technologists Produce quality images as directed by radiologists and physicians for the diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders. Demonstrate knowledge of general anatomy, technical factors, including DR Tomosynthesis imaging fundamentals, radiation protection, and basic computer skills. Function to work independently and in a cooperative manner in teamwork-oriented atmosphere within the department and hospital wide. MUST be able to provide exceptional patient care and satisfaction skills to all customers of the Great River Health Systems. Knowledge of basic computer, PACS, and MQSA.

What You Will Do

• Adhere to MQSA and state requirements and maintains records.
• Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
• Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors for patient exam.
• Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
• Process exposed radiographs using computer generated methods.
• Determine patients' imaging needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
• Assure that sterile and non-sterile supplies such as contrast materials, catheters, bx needles, medications, or other required equipment, are present and in working order or requisition materials.
• Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly, cleans equipment according to standards.
• Room Patients. Obtain Vitals and perform patient assessment. Explain procedures to patients.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology Required
• 1-3 years Training/Experience in Mammography Preferred
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Teaching others how to do something.
• Ability to use discretion and sensitivity
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor content to key target audiences.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills with a dedication to customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all members of the health care team
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication, customer service skills and time management skills.
• Shares corporate vision, goals, and information
• Strong computer skills required.
• Knowledge of electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications.
• Knowledge of local, State and Federal regulations pertaining to facility functions.
• Ability to be on his/her feet for prolonged periods.
• The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously.
• Radiology Technician American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (United States of America) Required
• Radiology Technician Iowa Dept of Public Health (IDPH) (United States of America) Required
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Upon Hire
• Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association Upon Hire
  
  

Qualifications:

ARRT Certification in Mammography required within one year of employment in Mammography. May require float to more than one work location.

Benefits:

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
  
  

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.