Education – Completion of a formal radiological program from an accredited college or hospital base program. Mammogram certification is required. (Refer to Licenses & Certifications below for certification criteria).
Experience – One (1) year relevant experience in radiology under the direct supervision of a registered radiology technologist.
Licenses & Certification – Current registration with the ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist is required. Certification in Mammography is required or be able to obtain Mammography certification within one (1) year of hire date. CPR certification is required.
Knowledge & Skills –
The primary purpose of the position is to perform mammographic examinations according to current standards of care and also perform certain routine radiological examinations as described in the Radiology Department Policies and Procedures. Incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Radiology Technologist Supervisor.
Work is performed in an ambulatory and non-ambulatory clinic and hospital environment. There is common exposure to radiation, infectious communicable disease, potentially hazardous chemicals, and biohazardous materials. Incumbent must be aware of all risks involved and be willing to take precautions as required and requested. Special attire may be required as protection against infection and radiation.
Work requires long periods of standing and walking. Working with patients requires recurring bending, lifting, stretching and positioning patients. Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds is required to perform positional duties. Incumbent must be able to cope with constant changes in a stress-laden environment.
Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:
Document location of lumps, scars, moles, etc. by means of radiopaque markers on breast and/or diagram on clinical information sheet.
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