(Archived) Mobile Mammogram Technologist

Meridian Radiology Mobile Mammogram Technologist Job Description

This position reports to: Lead X-Ray Technologist, Operations Supervisor, VP of Operations, Executive Director.

Internally, this position teams with: Other radiology team members and radiologists.

Externally, this position interacts with: Meridian Medical Services staff and patients, Indiana Department of Corrections staff and patients, referring physicians, and other members of the public.

Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Possession of an associate degree in radiological technology.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Possession of AART and mammography certification meeting MQSA requirements.
• Obtain Certification as a Correctional Health Professional within 6 months of employment.
• State of Indiana radiology license.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification by a nationally recognized organization.

Overview

General Duties

• Responsible for operating mobile mammogram equipment for screening mammography services within the Midwest region.
• Maintain equipment in working order, making minor adjustments and repairs. Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to radiology management staff.
• Performs a full range of screening mammogram technologist assignments and uses considerable independent judgment in making decisions requiring the interpretation and application of established methods and procedures to specific situations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.
• Positions and restrains patients; and takes images per screening mammogram protocol.
• Implements infection control procedures for the work area.
• Checks for clarity of image, and retakes images when needed.
• Distributes images to appropriate medical staff.
• Maintains quantity and quality control checks to assure units meet standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
• Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining repairs needed to equipment.
• Protects patient and other personnel from radiation hazards.
• Maintains radiographic supplies and equipment.
• Analyze patient’s medical record to obtain history of symptoms and necessary information for performance of diagnostic and screening procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement activities; evaluate procedure results for technical quality and accuracy; maintain appropriate logs, files, and records.
• Prepares preliminary reports for review and interpretation by physician, including comparison of previous studies.
• Review department performance in relation to established goals, implementing changes to effect outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, employees and corporation-related activities.
• Communicate technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines.

Physical Demands

• Responsible for keeping all company equipment, workstation and other materials clean.
• Responsible for positioning patients appropriately for imaging.

Pay, Benefits, and Expectations

• This is a full-time position working 40-hours per week.
• This position is paid on an hourly basis.
• Competitive hourly pay commensurate to experience.
• Schedule is based upon the needs of the department. Variables include patient load, staff vacations, and other needs of the department.
• Optional: medical, vision, dental and life insurance policies, short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 2-weeks’ accrued PTO for the first 3 years of employment.
• 6 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• On-call compensation differential.

Disclaimer

The above description provides the general details considered necessary to depict the principle functions of the position, and shall be constructed as a detailed description of all the work required that may be inherent in the job. This position’s direct supervisor reserves the right to alter/add to/subtract from the above duties, tasks, and responsibilities based on necessity at any time with adequate notice to employee.