OVERVIEW This position performs breast imaging and bone density procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging, patient safety, comfort, and accurate documentation throughout the exam process. The role works closely with radiologists and other healthcare professionals while providing patient education, assisting with procedures, maintaining regulatory requirements, and supporting students and team members.
Full time
Days
AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs breast imaging and bone density procedures. Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist. Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessory devices to successfully perform procedures. Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination, explaining the need for breast compression during mammography.
Determines exposure factors. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
Uses radiology information systems, including PACS, completes all required records and reports, and submits images for physician review and interpretation. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures. Verifies informed consent for interventional procedures as required.
Assists radiologist and physicians during procedures, performs breast specimen radiography as assigned. Practices aseptic technique as necessary. If assigned to perform radiographer duties: Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; Performs non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures under physician supervision and in compliance with policy.
Performs surgical and portable radiographic exams. Initiates basic life support action when necessary. Provides patient education.
Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies. Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reports equipment malfunction. Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
Observes universal protocol, standard precautions, and appropriate patient identifiers. Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic and mammographic procedures, including assisting and transporting patients. Prepares schedules, obtains and reviews previous mammograms, makes follow-up calls, and performs other tasks as assigned.
Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed in accordance with MQSA. Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers and patient identifiers. Working knowledge of PACS.
CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited radiography program. Radiographer experience preferred.
Mammographer experience preferred. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE ARRT Radiography registration required, ARRT Mammography certification required (or must be obtained within two years of hire) Bone Densitometry Certification preferred but not required IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin Approved CPR or BLS certification required with in 90 days ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. Must be able to follow written/oral instructions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of internet software; order processing systems and Word Processing software.
WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.
AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED Neonate (birth – 28 days) Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) Pediatric (1 year – 12 years) Adolescents (13 years – 17 years) Adult (18 years – 64 years) Geriatric (65 years and older) INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. WORK CONTACT GROUP Physicians, patient/families, vendors, public, regulatory and government agencies, other hospital and clinic personnel.
SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and taste or smell.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
LEVEL OF SUPVERVISION/SUPERVISES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
$32.47 - $48.70 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.
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