*PRN/As Needed* Mammography Technologist

Job Overview

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Mammography Tech

PRN/As Needed - shifts will vary

Dubuque, IA

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

The Mammography Technologist I performs screening and diagnostic mammography exams under the direction of a radiologist. The Mammography Technologist I provides compassionate direct patient care with an emphasis on maintaining organizational values and standards of behavior. The Mammography Technologist I operates mammography equipment to produce images of designated portions of the body to meet the national standards for dose reduction. The Mammography Technologist I may be required to participate in an on-call rotation outside of business hours based on department needs and may be asked to work some weekends and holidays.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Completes a variety of high quality, patient-centered X-ray and mammography diagnostic exams on all age ranges (neonatal – elderly) and in varying locations throughout the hospital, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

• Performs quality control (QC) procedures in compliance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements independently, ensuring proper functioning of equipment and image quality.

• Troubleshoots equipment issues and errors and reports safety concerns and malfunctions promptly.

• Cleans departmental equipment and verifies all safety/health regulations and policies are met.

• Demonstrates knowledge of multiple computer systems and applications (HIS, RIS, PACS and modality-specific), including documentation and review of patient history as applicable.

• Communicates professionally, compassionately, and clearly with patients, physicians, co-workers, and customers within and outside of the organization.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in reviewing patient orders and recognizing abnormal pathology.

• Assists in the training and clinical instruction of students.
Departmental Support

• Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies and projects.

• Maintains an adequate level of productivity.

• Communicates with departmental management team as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise and documents as necessary.

• Communicates effectively inter- and intra-departmentally with other healthcare professionals and customers to provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize exceptions.

• Teaches orients, and mentors staff in assigned technical area to assure a smooth functioning, high quality operation.

• Orders and assures adequate supplies are available and utilized in a cost-effective manner.

• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and workspace and reports equipment malfunctions in a timely manner.
Regulatory Compliance

• Maintains compliance and is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices in order to meet necessary standards, recommendations, and requirements of voluntary and government
agencies (i.e., IDPH, ACR, TJC, DNV).

• Understands and adheres to all safety practices (ALARA) while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury and/or exposure to unnecessary ionizing radiation.

• Possesses ability and makes good independent decisions based upon knowledge of the overall departmental functions, policies, and
procedures.

Qualifications

Education

Associates of Applied Science- Radiologic Technology Program.

Experience:

3 years’ experience of prior Mammography experience.

License/Certification:

RTR Registered as Radiologic Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

RTM Registered as Mammography Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

RTIA, RTIL, RTWI-WIDSPS - Permit to Practice in the state that team member will be preforming Radiological Exams