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Mammography Tech - PRN
Department: Radiology-Mammography Location: Omaha, NE
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Core Value Commitment
In common mission, our teams work together with our patients at Think. We strive to continuously improve. We value one another’s diversity of talent, experience, and perspective. We each contribute to something bigger than ourselves while promoting integrity, belonging, and collaboration.
Job Summary
The Mammography and DEXA Technologist provides expert mammography imaging and patient care to assure a high level of quality and service to patients, physicians, and customers in and outside the radiology department.
Essential Job Functions
Provide radiological services by exemplifying the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform a variety of procedures utilizing ionizing radiation for mammographic diagnosis.
Prepare room, equipment, contrast media, and supplies as necessary for each procedure.
Perform routine mammographic and DEXA services accurately and competently using predefined department protocols.
Provide explanation of procedures and assumes care of the physical and psychological needs of the patient while in radiology.
Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission, ACR, FDA and any other specific safety, security and infection control policies.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of radiology best practices and requirements e.g., OSHA, CMS, and Joint Commission.
Knowledge of healthcare supplies, logistics, and storage guidelines.
Knowledge of HIPAA and other related privacy rules.
Skill in problem-solving and analyzing issues in an efficient, methodical manner.
Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
Skill in managing multiple priorities and delegating as needed.
Ability to translate general administrative guidelines into specific action.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to build relationships and display a professional demeanor.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to be a good representative of Think.
Education & Experience
Associate Degree in Radiology, or a related field, required. Successful completion of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in radiography required. Current certification as a Radiologic and Mammographic Technologist from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (R) (M)) and current Medical Radiographer License from the Department of Health and Human Services of Nebraska required. American Medical Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered technologist in the specialty of Mammography, including 3-D Mammography experience preferred. One (1) year experience with multi-dimensional medical imaging systems, radiology information systems, Picture Archiving Communication Systems (PACS), and performing bone densitometry (DEXA) exams preferred.
Working Conditions And Physical Effort
Walk 35% of an 8-hour workday.
Sit 10% of an 8-hour workday.
Lift up to 35 pounds.
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Mammography Tech - PRN
Department: Radiology-Mammography Location: Omaha, NE
START YOUR APPLICATION
Core Value Commitment
In common mission, our teams work together with our patients at Think. We strive to continuously improve. We value one another’s diversity of talent, experience, and perspective. We each contribute to something bigger than ourselves while promoting integrity, belonging, and collaboration.
Job Summary
The Mammography and DEXA Technologist provides expert mammography imaging and patient care to assure a high level of quality and service to patients, physicians, and customers in and outside the radiology department.
Essential Job Functions
Provide radiological services by exemplifying the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform a variety of procedures utilizing ionizing radiation for mammographic diagnosis.
Prepare room, equipment, contrast media, and supplies as necessary for each procedure.
Perform routine mammographic and DEXA services accurately and competently using predefined department protocols.
Provide explanation of procedures and assumes care of the physical and psychological needs of the patient while in radiology.
Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission, ACR, FDA and any other specific safety, security and infection control policies.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of radiology best practices and requirements e.g., OSHA, CMS, and Joint Commission.
Knowledge of healthcare supplies, logistics, and storage guidelines.
Knowledge of HIPAA and other related privacy rules.
Skill in problem-solving and analyzing issues in an efficient, methodical manner.
Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
Skill in managing multiple priorities and delegating as needed.
Ability to translate general administrative guidelines into specific action.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to build relationships and display a professional demeanor.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to be a good representative of Think.
Education & Experience
Associate Degree in Radiology, or a related field, required. Successful completion of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in radiography required. Current certification as a Radiologic and Mammographic Technologist from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT (R) (M)) and current Medical Radiographer License from the Department of Health and Human Services of Nebraska required. American Medical Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered technologist in the specialty of Mammography, including 3-D Mammography experience preferred. One (1) year experience with multi-dimensional medical imaging systems, radiology information systems, Picture Archiving Communication Systems (PACS), and performing bone densitometry (DEXA) exams preferred.
Working Conditions And Physical Effort
- This role operates in a healthcare setting.
- Must be able to:
Walk 35% of an 8-hour workday.
Sit 10% of an 8-hour workday.
Lift up to 35 pounds.
- Requires employee to: Bend, squat, kneel and reach above shoulder level occasionally.
- Requires repetitive use of hands for: Simple grasping, fine manipulation, computer use
- Requires all sensory skills (speech, vision, smell, touch, and hearing) corrected to near normal range.
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