Mammography Technologist

Posted:
6/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States

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

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

June 21, 2024

Department:

62199900 Allina Health Group Apple Valley

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

30

Union Contract:

Non-Union

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:

*THIS POSITION INCLUDES A $7,500 SIGNING BONUS FOR EXTERNAL TALENT*

Position Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary

  • Comprehensive Well-Being Benefits

  • Support that promotes work-life balance

  • Professional Development 

  • Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

  • State-of-the-art facilities and technologies

Position Details:

  • Part-time position scheduled for 30-hours per week

  • Wednesday 8:00-6:30

  • Thursday: 8:00-6:30

  • Friday: 8:00-6:30

  • No weekends.

Job Description:

Performs diagnostic radiological imaging in Mammography. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure. Provides timely and quality service to patients. Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting.
Principle Responsibilities
  • Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders, regulatory requirements and department guidelines.
    • May perform rooming of patients.
    • Identifies patient with two identifiers.
    • Documents all needed aspects of the procedure.
    • Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
    • Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
    • May perform dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans.
    • May perform general radiology imaging.

  • Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy.
    • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
    • 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.
    • Stocks medical and radiological supplies.

  • 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 to 5 years as Radiology Technologist

Licenses/Certifications
  • Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required current Mammography certification or willing to obtain in 30 days of hire and
  • 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 weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently