Mammography Technologist

Posted:
12/6/2024, 3:25:29 AM

Location(s):
Minnesota, United States ⋅ Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

December 06, 2024

Department:

34002915 AHCI PBC Saint Paul

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

ADIT-1-United Radiology Technicians

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

Join a great breast imaging team at the Piper Breast Center – St. Paul. At this comprehensive breast imaging facility, you will perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and assist the radiologist with interventional procedures while providing a comfortable and supportive environment for our patients.

  • Casual position (FTE 0.0). Minimum of 2 shifts a month required to maintain casual status.
  • Piper Breast Center St. Paul hours are 7 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
  • No weekends & evenings
  • Flexible

Job Description:

Performs diagnostic radiological imaging in Mammography in an inpatient setting as directed by providers or radiologist. Provides timely and quality service to patients. Follows Imaging Department policies to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
    • Identifies patient with two identifiers.
    • Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
    • Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
    • Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
  • Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy
    • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
    • Maintains work knowledge and competence.
    • Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
    • Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
  • Provides accurate clerical function
    • Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
    • Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving and Communication System.
    • Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
  • Communicates with supervisor and team
    • Reports problems, issues or ideas.
    • Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

  • Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology


Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years as Radiology Technologist


Licenses/Certifications

  • Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required registered ARRT, current Mammography certification or willing to obtain in 30 days of hire
  • Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required registered in Mammography within 1 Year
  • BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire


Physical Demands

  • Medium Work*:
  • Lifting weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently