Mammography Technologist
Allina Health
Medical
Woodbury, MN, USA
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Number of Job Openings Available:
1Date Posted:
November 27, 2023Department:
62076100 Allina Health Group Woodbury RadiologyShift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)Shift Length:
8 hour shiftHours Per Week:
20Union Contract:
Non-UnionWeekend Rotation:
NoneJob Summary:
Performs diagnostic radiological imaging in Mammography in an inpatient setting as directed by providers or radiologist. Provides timely and quality service to patients. Follows Imaging Department policies to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure.Key Position Details:
- ARRT Mammography registered preferred.
- Screening mammography exams only at this site. Clinic has two mammography machines and both are 3-D.
- 20-minute appointment times
- Hours: Wed = 4 p to 8p, Th and Fri = 8:30 a - 5:00 p
- PT Benefit eligible
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
- Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
- Identifies patient with two identifiers.
- Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
- Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
- Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
- Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
- Maintains work knowledge and competence.
- Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
- Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
- Provides accurate clerical function
- Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
- Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving and Communication System.
- Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
- Communicates with supervisor and team
- Reports problems, issues or ideas.
- Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology required
- 2 to 5 years as Radiology Technologist - 2 years preferred
- Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required registered ARRT, current Mammography certification or willing to obtain in 30 days of hire. upon hire
- Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required registered in Mammography within 1 Year
- BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently