Technologist-Mammography/Breast Sonography

Job ID:

44828

Job Category:

Radiology & Imaging

Work Type:

PRN

Work Schedule:

Days

Department:

Radiology Mammography

Facility:

BMH NEA Hospital

Location:

Jonesboro, AR

Overview

Summary

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
  
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
  
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
  
• Completes documentation as required toply with hospital policies and procedures.
  
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
  
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
  
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum:

Registry in Mammography ARRT(M) and Breast Sonography ARRT(BS).

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 14 days of hire date.

Experience

Minimum:

6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all Mammopetencies at the end of orientation period.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Preferred:

ARRT(M) and ARRT(BS)

Minimum:

Registry in Mammography ARRT(M)and Breast Sonography ARRT(BS) ;

BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

;

NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE

;

STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED

Special Skills

Minimum:

Basicputer literacy skills