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MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - FentonWorker Type:
PRNJob Summary:
Provides mammography imaging services and stereo procedures and/or mammography imaging services and bone density (BD registry required if not completing stereo procedures). Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Must work at least 30% of FTE in secondary modality to be eligible for a Multiple Modality job.
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
- Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
- Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.
- Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Helps position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
- Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
- Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Associate's degree or completion of a sonography certification program
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Rare kneeling and sitting.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
- Or
- Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
- And
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Or
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Or
- Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Or
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- And
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Or
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Or
- Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Or
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- And
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-BS Breast Sonography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-BS Breast Sonography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
State of Work Location: Missouri and Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Or
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Or
- Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Or
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- And
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Or
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Or
- Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Or
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- And
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-BS Breast Sonography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-BS Breast Sonography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- And
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Or
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Or
- Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Or
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- And
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Or
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Or
- Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Or
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- And
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-BS Breast Sonography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-BS Breast Sonography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
4207000113 MammographyScheduled Weekly Hours:
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Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
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