Mammography Technologist

Posted:
8/5/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Woodbury, 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:

August 06, 2024

Department:

62076100 Allina Health Group Woodbury Radiology

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

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.

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:

  • ARRT Mammography registered preferred.
  • Screening mammography exams only at this site.
  • Clinic has two - 3-D mammography machines
  • 20-minute appointment times

Schedule Details:

Wednesdays: 330p-730p

Thursdays: 330p-730p

Fridays: 830a-500p

Saturdays: 900a-100p

Job Description:

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.


Job Requirements

  • Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology required
  • 2 to 5 years as Radiology Technologist - 2 years preferred
  • Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required registered ARRT, current Mammography certification or willing to obtain in 30 days of hire. upon 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 weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently