Mammography Technologist

Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
December 15, 2023
Department:
62589920 Allina Health Lakeville Specialty Clinic
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
32
Union Contract:
Non-Union
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
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:
We are seeking Mammography Technicians for the Lakeville Specialty Center, scheduled to open Spring 2024, 18465 Orchard Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044.
Specialties include:
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Dermatology
General Surgery
Orthopedics
Urgent Care
Rheumatology
Spine Specialist
Women's Health
Clinic hours will primarily be 7:30 am to 6 pm, M - F.
This is a shared role scheduled in Mammo, DEXA, and general X-Ray.
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.
• 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