Job Description

FT - LEAD MAMMOGRAPGHER / RAD TECH 

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OVERVIEW:

Connected Health Care is searching for a Lead Mammographer/Radiology Tech to join a critical access hospital near Ames, IA. Under the direction of the Director of Radiology, this position is responsible for producing good quality exams in a timely manner while practicing good patient care and maintaining accurate patient records. He/She assures the Mammography program meets all FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act and American College of Radiology requirements and standards.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Performs high quality radiology procedures, according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.

• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.

• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.

• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.

• Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.

• Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.

• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Graduate of an ARRT program
• Experience: Minimum 1 year related experience as a Mammography Technologist
• Licensure/Certification: ARRT, State of Iowa License, and current CPR. Registered Mammography technologist a plus.

CONTACT:

For more information regarding the role, please contact:

Meredith Lusby - Healthcare Recruiter

(512) 887 – 3552

[email protected]


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