Position Summary
Performs mammographic procedures at a level that does not require constant supervision. Acts as a problem solving leader and organizer by communicating well with staff.
Job Qualifications
Education or Formal Training
1. Satisfactory completion of a Radiologic Technology program.
2. Specific mammography training to meet MQSA requirements
Special Qualifications (licensure, registration, etc.)
1. ARRT registered in Radiologic Technology
2. ARRT registered in Mammography
3. BLS by end of conditional period.
4. Continuing education to meet ARRT and MQSA requirements
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
1. Able to take mammogram films, evaluate them, and decide on additional views, if needed.
2. Need to have basic clerical skills.
3. Must have thorough knowledge of quality control requirements for mammography.
4. Must have intricate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and basic understanding of human physiology.
5. Ability to problem solve.
6. Able to adapt exam routines and techniques when necessary to optimize quality of exams.
7. Good interpersonal communication skills
8. Ability to work closely with radiologists and other physicians.
9. Must have computer and organizational skills
10. Ability to hand stress
11. Knowledge of sterile preparation and procedures
12. Ability to perform venipuncture if applicable.
Experience
Three years experience if coming from outside Boulder Community Hospital, two years post outside training for Boulder Community Hospital employees.
Materials and Equipment Directly Used
1. Mammography Units
2. Quality Control Equipment
3. Computer
4. Telephone System
5. PACS
6. Diagnostic Radiology Equipment (fluoro, portable C-Arm, TOMO, etc.)
7. Mechanical Devices (carts, beds etc.)
8. Biopsy Trays
Working Environment/Physical Activities
1. Lifting, moving and helping patients.
2. Very busy and fast-paced – must be able to stay on schedule.
3. Walking and standing required 75% of the time.
4. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to constantly stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch, and twist. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat, and sit.
5. The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 10 pounds, frequently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally support, push, pull and/or transfer up to 50 pounds (for example, moving a patient from a wheelchair to a bed.)
6. Functional physical demands include, manual dexterity, fine motor skills and reaching. The following senses will be needed for essential duties of the job: speech, vision, hearing, and touch.
7. Occupationally exposed to radiation.
8. Exposure to contagious disease and body fluids
How To Apply:
Boulder Community Hospital
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