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Status: PRN
Shift: Varies
Shift Time Schedule: Varies
Days: Varies
Education: Associate or Bachelors Degree from an ARRT approved/accredited program in Radiologic Technology
Certificates/License: Valid, current State of Iowa Permit to Practice and ARRT registration in Radiologic Technology and Mammography. Current BCLS certification.
Experience: Minimum one year of mammography experience required. Hospital based experience preferred. Willing to train the right candidate.
Position Summary: Operates mammographic and radiologic equipment to produce mammograms and radiographs (x-rays) of the human body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Radiologist. Explains procedure to patient to reduce anxiety and obtain patient cooperation. Monitors accessory equipment and assists the physician with fluoroscopic procedures and special radiographic procedures. Performs the described duties in the primary work area and demonstrates competency in Mammography, orthopedic radiology, pediatric radiology, operating room radiology, trauma radiology, GI radiology, out-patient diagnostic radiology, and in-patient diagnostic radiology. In addition to meeting competency requirements for work in Mammography, Radiography and CT, must be willing to serve as Lead Mammographer, if needed, and/or super user for various radiology initiatives.
Duties Include but are not limited to:
- Familiar with MQSA, EQUIP. Assist with mammography accreditation and ACR inspections.
- Perform weekly quality assurance on the mammography equipment and radiologist's monitors in the Lead Mammographer's absence.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist in providing care appropriate to the age of the patient served (Neonate to Geriatric) within the department (refer to the Scope of Practice and Staffing guidelines in the department Plan of Care).
- Maintain performance in compliance with State and Federal laws, consistent with high standards of business and professional ethics. Follows Policies and Procedures of Hospital and Department.
- Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Practice good Quality Control. Safely operates mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room and patient's bedside.
- Move x-ray equipment into specified positions and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Assist department in developing new protocols and imaging techniques for use in diagnostic radiology. Able to assist with clerical duties of the department. Computer literacy attainable.
- Will be required to learn and be proficient in CT.
- Match appropriate paperwork for interpretation. Understand and use the hospital's computer system. Understand and use PACS system. Conduct scheduling and coordination of patient flow for work area or shift.
- Provide training and education to fellow radiologic technologists.
- Provide education and training to affiliated radiologic technology student programs.
- Assist with patient transportation as necessary.
- Maintain effective communication with all levels of supervision and staff.
- Participate in staff meetings and in-services as required. Must be willing and able to take extra shifts as needed which may include night, holidays, and weekends. Will work assigned holidays.
Typical Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to move about the facility in the care of patients and moving of equipment. Must be able to bend to the floor and reach overhead, balance, climb, lift, push, pull, walk, stand, crouch, twist and turn while obtaining equipment and supplies or in assisting in patient cares involving walking or positioning. Verbal and auditory acuity sufficient for over the telephone reporting of patient condition reports, hearing patients' verbal requests and auditory equipment alarms. Vision must be correctable to view computer screens and read printed information. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to demonstrate an ability to hear and communicate on telephones within the department and converse with staff and patients.
Typical Working Conditions: Employees are subject to the risks inherent to working in a critical access hospital environment, including exposure to inside environmental conditions, chemicals, infectious and contagious diseases, and exposure to unpleasant elements. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances such as emergency or crisis situations. Environment may cause high stress levels due to interruptions, high volume, urgency of issues, and interactions with a wide variety of personalities and departments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of radiation exposure. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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