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Mammographer,Occasional,Days
Mohawk Valley Health System
Utica, NY, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Job Summary
Under the direction of a radiologist, performs radiographic mammography at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis
- Assume responsibility for specified radiographic mammography as required
- May have individual responsibility for specified radiographic procedures and/or may be assigned duties as an instructor
- Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure
- Assists in maintaining basic records and reports
- Assists in maintaining files
- Performs daily quality assurance procedures in the mammography area
- Perform other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of formal Medical Radiography training in an AMA approved school and meets the requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Preferred:
- 2-3 years job related experience
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Required:
- New York State license for practice in Medical Radiography
- Certified in Mammography by the ARRT
- ACR certification
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 91349
Department IMAGING CENTER
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 0.2
Work Schedule CWAT
Employee Status A6 - Part-Time (less than 975 hours per year)
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $29.50 - $43.30 Per Hour