Mammography Technologist II

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week required (rotating weekends)

Department: Mammography

Mammography Technologist II position is responsible for providing quality diagnostic images for review by the radiologist. In addition this position requires accreditation and performance of breast ultrasound.

Required: AS degree, ARRT (M)(R)(BS) IEMA, IEMA and BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledges mammography exams completed during the shift and maintains proper documentation in the hospital information system (HIS) and Picture archiving communication system (PACS).
• Assists Central Scheduling in setting up special testing within mammography work area (i.e. additional views, localization).
• Obtains previous mammograms for comparison.
• Assists radiologist with needle localization and stereotactic biopsies requiring mammography equipment.
• Assists with ultrasound breast biopsy procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment in order to comply with established policies and procedures of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System and OSHA.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and quality assurance.
• Performs breast ultrasound exams.
• Performs daily quality assurance testing and takes an active role in meeting requirements for MSQA; quality control/assurance.
• Positions and radiographs patients utilizing mammography equipment while practicing radiation safety.
• Promotes mammography through community education.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and need for maintenance appropriately.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• ARRT - Breast Sonography (BS) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT - Mammography (M) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT - Radiography (R) - (within 1 year of hire) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• IEMA - Illinois Emergency Management Agency - State of Illinois

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $30.56

Estimated Compensation Range $30.56 - $47.37 Pay based on experience

When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.