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Mammographer I
1 month ago
Elyria, United States
University Hospitals
Full time
Job DescriptionDescriptionWhat You Will Do
- Performs mammography testing and procedures on patients.
- Performs quality mammograms following prescribed techniques, with minimal radiation exposure to patient and self.
- Knowledge of MQSA and required QC procedures.
- Knowledge in required patient outcomes tracking.
- Assists radiologists as needed.
- Adheres to hospital mammography safety standards.
- Takes responsibility for self dev elopement and supports learning environment.
- Provides age-specific care to neo-nates through geometric.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education
- Completion of an accredited 2-year program in a school of Radiologic Technology (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of X-Ray unit, computers, wheel chairs, O2 tanks, immobilization devices, PACS and radiology information system. Ability to operate mammography equipment. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to operate mammography equipment. (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of QC and MQSA standards. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Technologist Mammography (ARRT-M) within 1 Year (Required) and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
- Registered and member in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology – RT(R) (Required) and
- Current license in the State of Ohio (Required)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%