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10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Mammographer | Mt Rushmore Rd | RCMC Division
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What they do
A Radiologic Technician or Technologist operates X Ray, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or CT (Computed Tomography) scan equipment to take diagnostic images of a patient. Works with doctors to obtain specific images necessary for medical diagnosis.
$40,205 / year median in South Dakota
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Current Employees:
If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department MHMC-RC Mt. Rushmore MIS General Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $31.62- $39.
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
Job Description Essential Functions:
Competently works within required computer programs (i.e. PACs, RIS, Vrad) as well as manual downtime processes. Consistently demonstrates a thorough knowledge of patient positioning, principles of CR/DR, Fluoroscopy, quality control, image processing, and demonstrates the ability to plan own work. Assists physicians in performing procedures. Provides learning environment. Demonstrates competence in collimation, positioning of equipment and patient in such a way as to present a clear, undistorted view and consistently produces radiographs of high diagnostic quality. Documents appropriate information in patients' charts. Ensures the procedure and related supplies are billed correctly. Enters patient information into dedicated mammography computer system. Operates system to generate appropriate reports and patient letters. Examines requisition for appropriate orders, exam date, indication for exam. Reprints corrected requisition. Monitors and evaluates the notification process for patient re-examination. Participates in the quality control program for mammography. Monitors results and notifies appropriate personnel when corrective action is needed. Makes recommendations for improvement. All other duties as assigned.Additional Requirements Required:
EducationHigh School Diploma/GED Equivalent:
General Studies Graduate- Radiology Program Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification
- American Heart Association (AHA)
- Within 60 days of hire or transfer; Radiologic Technologist (RT)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Advanced Registry Mammography Technologist (M)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Regarding BLS certification:
The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.Preferred:
EducationAssociates:
Related Field Experience- 1+ years of Radiographer Experience
Policy Number:
MIS-7040-115
- Caregivers must be BLS certified upon employment or within their 90-day probation period.
Scheduling Requirements:
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.Physical Requirements:
Heavy work- exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.