Mammographer

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type:

RegularJob Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Department: Imaging - Mammography

Schedule:​ part time 24 hours/week day shift

Sign On Bonus – available for qualified applicants ​

Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential. An ARRT credential in Mammography is required within 12 months of hire.

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Job Summary:

Provides mammography imaging services.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates equipment and performs various mammography related procedures. Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters.

Explains procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.

Develops and evaluates the image for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.

Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.

Ensures prompt submission of all high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correctly marked and patient data/history).

Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.

Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Completion of a Radiology Technology program

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent lifting/moving of patients.

Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.

Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

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ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

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ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

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Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

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Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

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ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

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ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

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ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

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Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

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ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:

EmployeeDepartment:

MammographyScheduled Weekly Hours:

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Worksite address

saint louis, MO, 63190, US

Who can apply

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