Mammography Technologist

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**THIS POSITION INCLUDES A $7,500 STARTING BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE EXTERNAL TALENT**

Join a great breast imaging team at the Piper Breast Center - Coon Rapids. At this comprehensive breast imaging facility, you will perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and assist the radiologist with interventional procedures while providing a comfortable and supportive environment for our patients. Must be ARRT registered/certified in mammography within one year of hire.

• .5 FTE (40 hours per two-week period)
• 8-hour, day shifts
• Piper Breast Center- Coon Rapids hours are 7 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
• No scheduled weekends or evenings

Job Description:

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years as a Radiology Technologist

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required registered ARRT, current Mammography certification or willing to obtain in 30 days of hire and
• 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