Mammography Technologist
Franciscan Health
- Location
- Onsite (Michigan City, Indiana)
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Franciscan Health is a large Catholic healthcare system in the Midwest seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic breast imaging procedures. The role involves ensuring patient comfort and safety while collaborating with physicians and assisting in the training of students.
Skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
Full job details
The Mammography Technologist performs mammography screening, diagnostic evaluations and procedures to support the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease in patients. This position assists in the training of students and technologists in Mammography. The Technologist maintains optimum timeliness, accuracy, proficiency, efficiency, and safety during the execution of duties, and works closely with patients to ensure they have an understanding of procedures and are comfortable.
WHO WE ARE
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Monday-Friday, occasional Saturdays as needed
- Assume responsibility for self-development and keep current on the latest technology/techniques.
- Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms.
- Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure.
- Complete all mammography, bone density, breast ultrasound exams, and procedures; identify optimal images, evaluate and submit for physician review, according to policy and protocol.
- Confirm patient identify and obtain and records patient identification; review and update patient documentation in EMR/PACS.
- Practice established safety and quality guidelines (MASA/ARC), and utilize ALARA radiation reduction tools and techniques.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred Associate's Degree
- Required Professional/Vocational/Trade Training
- 1 year Mammography Preferred
- New Graduate of Radiology/Mammography Program Preferred
- Radiology/Imaging
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
- X-Ray Operators (OPCERT) - State Licensing Board
- Mammography (ARRT-M) - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 1 year
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.