Mammography Technologist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview PRN / Pool Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma
Center Located in Janesville, WI Operates radiologic equipment and
performs mammography procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of
disease by performing the following duties. May also be involved with
some x-ray exams and also performing bone density procedures. Assists
with duties and projects assigned by Coordinator, Manager or Director.
May be required to alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and take call.
May be asked to flex hours and overtime as necessary to provide quality
patient care at assigned sites(s). Depending on site assigned, may also
be required to perform radiographer job duties. Responsibilities
Performs breast imaging procedures. Corroborates patients clinical
history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available
for use by the radiologist. Prepares the patient for procedures,
providing instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and
minimize anxiety. Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture
devices and accessory devices to successfully perform procedures.
Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest,
respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilizes patients as required
for appropriate examination, explaining the need for breast compression
during mammography. Determines exposure factors. Applies principles of
radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification
is recorded. Uses radiology information systems, including PACS,
completes all required records and reports, and submits images for
physician review and interpretation. Assumes responsibility for
provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during
procedures. Verifies informed consent for interventional procedures as
required. Assists radiologist and physicians during procedures, performs
breast specimen radiography as assigned. Practices aseptic technique as
necessary. If assigned to perform radiographer duties: oPrepares and
administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed;
oPerforms non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures under physician
supervision and in compliance with policy.oPerforms surgical and
portable radiographic exams. Initiates basic life support action when
necessary. Provides patient education. Provides input for supply and
equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies.
Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reports equipment malfunction.
Provides practical instruction for students and partners. Observes
universal protocol, standard precautions, and appropriate patient
identifiers. Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of
radiographic and mammographic procedures, including… For full info
follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal
employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action
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