Mammography Technologist

Details

Department : Diagnostic Breast Care

Schedule : Monday-Friday with one weekday off per week. 8 hour day shifts

Hospital : Ascension, St Vincent Hospital

Location : Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Provide mammography imaging services.

Responsibilities :

Operate equipment and perform various mammography related procedures. Prepares and positions patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

Explain procedures and educate patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.

Develop and evaluate the film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, anddistortion.

Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.

Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data / history).

Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.

Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or more of the following required :

Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education :

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's

degree / Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

MQSA and ACR mandated tracking requirements

Track BIRADS and recommendations to be compliant with MQSA and ACR regulations.

Review notification and reminder letters

Patient navigator responsibilities : communicate with patients mammography results and recommendations Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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